Civilian Casualties in Ukraine in July Hit Highest Monthly Toll Since March 2022, UN Says
The UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine confirmed that at least 437 civilians were killed and 2,610 injured last month.
Civilian casualties in Ukraine surged to the highest monthly total since early 2022, according to a UN report. Russian forces launched intensified long-range missile and drone strikes on towns and cities beyond the front lines, resulting in at least 437 deaths and 2,610 injuries in July. This represents a 30% rise from June and a 70% increase compared to the same month last year.
Long-range weapons like cruise missiles, ballistic missiles, and drones were responsible for 38% of all civilian casualties in July. Most of these fatalities occurred in urban areas far from the front lines. Russian President Volodymyr Zelensky urgently sought additional U.S.-made Patriot air defense interceptors, citing a shortage of such equipment.
The UN also reported a growing number of deaths from short-range drone attacks near the front line, which claimed 111 lives and injured 710 people last month. Kyiv was the city most affected, with 54 civilian deaths. Over 16,000 civilians have lost their lives since Russia's invasion began in February 2022. The UN highlighted the unprecedented challenges faced by Ukraine and condemned Russia's attempts to silence independent journalism through labeling its media outlets as undesirable organizations and criminalizing their work.
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