Civilian deaths in Ukraine in July hit highest level since May 2022: UN
Summary
The United Nations reported that civilian deaths in Ukraine in July reached their highest since early 2022, with at least 437 killed and 2,610 injured. Russia continues attacks across Ukraine, including a deadly drone strike on a passenger train, while Ukraine has increased long-range strikes inside Russia.Key Facts
- At least 437 civilians were killed and 2,610 injured in Ukraine in July, a 30% rise from June.
- The UN has verified 16,874 civilian deaths since Russia’s invasion began in 2022, likely an underestimate.
- Kyiv was heavily affected, with at least 54 civilians killed in July; Russia reported 79 civilian deaths.
- A Russian military official was killed in an explosion in Crimea, according to Russian agencies.
- A Russian drone struck a passenger train in Ukraine’s Odesa region, killing two crew members and injuring none of the 340 passengers.
- Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy condemned the train attack as targeting civilians and highlighted ongoing Russian drone strikes on multiple Ukrainian regions.
- Russia’s military claimed control of a village in eastern Donetsk and continues missile and drone attacks on Ukraine.
- Ukraine has increased attacks inside Russia, including striking an oil refinery used by the Russian military.
- Zelenskyy has called for more advanced air defense systems from allies to protect Ukraine against fast Russian missile attacks.
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