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Zhytomyr oblast, Ukraine: conflict statistics
Organized violence recorded by UCDP in Zhytomyr oblast, data through 31 Jul 2026. Population about 1,179,032 (Wikidata).
Between 3 May 2026 and 31 Jul 2026, UCDP recorded 1 organized-violence events in Zhytomyr oblast, Ukraine, down -50% from 2 in the preceding 90 days. Estimated deaths in the period: 1.
Over the 12 months to 31 Jul 2026, 7 events and 11 estimated deaths were recorded in Zhytomyr oblast. That is +133% on the previous 12 months. 100% of events were classed as state-based armed conflict. Civilian deaths in the same period: 10. Relative to population, that is 5.9 events per million people.
The most active conflict pairing over the last 12 months was Government of Russia (Soviet Union) - Government of Ukraine (7 events, 11 estimated deaths).
Monthly reports:Jun 2026Apr 2026Dec 2025Oct 2025Sep 2025Aug 2025May 2025Apr 2025Aug 2024
Events in Zhytomyr oblast, last 12 months
Monthly trend
Hotspots within Zhytomyr oblast, last 12 months
| Area (second-level) | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Zhytomyr raion | 3 | 3 |
| Korosten raion | 2 | 2 |
68,149 internally displaced people recorded in Zhytomyrska as of 31 Jul 2026. Source: IOM DTM via HDX HAPI.
Deadliest recorded events, last 90 days
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jun 2026 | Zhytomyr raion Zhytomyr oblast | Government of Russia vs Government of Ukraine State-based | 1 |
Most recorded parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Russia | 7 | 11 |
| Government of Ukraine | 7 | 11 |
Conflict pairings, last 12 months
| Pairing | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Russia (Soviet Union) - Government of Ukraine | 7 | 11 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 7 | 100% |
| Non-state conflict | 0 | 0% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 0 | 0% |
Frequently asked questions
How many conflict events were recorded in Zhytomyr oblast in the last 12 months?
UCDP recorded 7 organized-violence events in Zhytomyr oblast between 1 Aug 2025 and 31 Jul 2026, with an estimated 11 deaths.
Is violence in Zhytomyr oblast increasing or decreasing?
Decreasing. Events in the last 90 days (1) were down -50% from the preceding 90 days (2).
Who are the main armed actors in Zhytomyr oblast?
The parties recorded in the most events over the last 12 months were Government of Russia (7 events), Government of Ukraine (7 events).
What kind of violence is recorded in Zhytomyr oblast?
UCDP classes events as state-based armed conflict, non-state conflict, or one-sided violence against civilians. In Zhytomyr oblast, 100% of events over the last 12 months were state-based armed conflict.
Where does this data come from?
Event counts and death estimates come from the Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP) Georeferenced Event Dataset and its monthly Candidate Events releases, published under CC BY 4.0. Figures use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. Data on this page runs through 31 Jul 2026.
Other regions of Ukraine
Donetsk oblast · Zaporizhzhya oblast · Kherson oblast · Kharkiv oblast · Dnipropetrovsk oblast · Sumy oblast · Luhansk oblast · Odessa oblast · Kyiv Special Republican city · Mykolayiv oblast · Chernihiv oblast · Autonomous Republic of Crimea
Region names follow UCDP's first-level administrative coding. Counts use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. See methodology.