FM Sybiha calls for increased pressure on Russia following UN report on record civilian casualties in Ukraine
Following the UN’s release of data on record civilian casualties in Ukraine, the world must move toward concrete decisions—tightening sanctions against Russia, strengthening Ukraine’s air defense, and increasing pressure on Moscow.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has called for intensified pressure on Russia following a recent UN report that revealed a record number of civilian casualties in the country. The report, compiled by the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, documented that at least 437 civilians were killed and 2,610 wounded in Ukraine during the month of July due to Russian aggression.
The foreign minister highlighted that the rise in civilian casualties is a direct result of Russia's inability to achieve any of its objectives on the battlefield, leading Moscow to escalate its missile, drone, and bombing attacks throughout the nation. Sybiha stressed that the unprecedented number of civilian deaths and injuries cannot simply be met with expressions of concern, but rather with concrete action.
This includes tightening sanctions against Russia, bolstering Ukraine's air defense system, applying pressure on the aggressor, and ensuring that Russia faces accountability for its actions. The foreign minister emphasized that continuing to kill more Ukrainians will not improve Russia's situation on the battlefield or strengthen its position at the negotiating table or elsewhere; instead, it will only increase the financial burden Russia bears for its involvement in the war.
UN data shows that at least 437 civilians were killed and 2,610 wounded in Ukraine in July, with Kyiv being one of the most severely affected cities. This represents the highest number of civilian casualties in a single month since 2022.
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