Devastating Russian attacks make June deadliest month for Ukraine’s civilians since 2022
The UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU) said at least 293 Ukrainian civilians were killed in June, taking the number of civilian deaths for the year to date to nearly 1,400.
In areas closest to the front line, short-range drones have been responsible for the bulk of civilian deaths and injuries in 2026, according to the UN.
Civilian casualties from long-range weapons have increased by 60% from January to June when compared with the same period in 2025, according to the UN.
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