Protection of civilians

With at least 209 civilians killed and 1,146 injured, the number of civilian casualties in April was 23 per cent higher than in March 2025, and 84 per cent higher than in April 2024. April was also the deadliest month for civilians since September 2024.

Civilian casualties in Ukraine continued to rise in March with at least 164 civilians killed and 910 injured in Ukraine.

At least 123 civilians were killed and 567 injured in Ukraine in February 2025.

This fact sheet summarizes the cumulative impact of the Russian Federation's full-scale invasion of Ukraine on human rights and civilian protection.

At least 139 civilians were killed and 738 injured in Ukraine in January 2025, a 39 per cent increase from December 2024, and 27 per cent higher than casualties in January 2024.