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UN documents sharp rise in civilian casualties in Russia-Ukraine war as strikes target infrastructure
The United Nations reported a steep increase in civilian deaths and injuries in the first half of 2026 during the Russia-Ukraine war. Both Russia and Ukraine have intensified air strikes on critical infrastructure. The use of long-range missiles and drones has further escalated the civilian toll.
The United Nations confirmed a sharp rise in civilian casualties in the first six months of 2026, citing increased air strikes targeting vital infrastructure by both Russia and Ukraine. The conflict, now in its fifth year, has seen a significant escalation in the number of casualties among non-combatants. The UN report highlights that the use of long-range missiles and drones against targets far from the front line has worsened the civilian toll.
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IndependentAl JazeeraJul 21, 08:31 PM
Steep rise in civilian casualties in Russia-Ukraine war, UN saysIncreasing use of long-range missiles and drones against targets far from the front line is worsening the civilian toll.
PublicFrance 24Jul 21, 01:57 PM
Russia-Ukraine war: First half of 2026 sees sharp rise in civilian casualtiesThe first six months of 2026 saw a steep rise in the number of civilians killed or wounded in the war between Russia and Ukraine, the UN said Tuesday. Both Moscow and Kyiv have increased the number of air strikes targeting vital infrastructure as the Russian invasion grinds into its fifth year.