Protection of civilians

Systematic and repeated attacks by Russian armed forces on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure caused extensive disruptions to electricity, heating, and water across the country, affecting millions, as temperatures consistently remained below freezing. Conflict-related violence killed at least 161 and injured 757.

Civilian casualties in December 2025 remained high, with at least 157 killed and 888 injured. The number of casualties in December was similar to the casualty numbers in recent months, but a 66 per cent increase compared with December 2024 (109 killed; 522 injured).

Civilian casualties in November 2025 remained high, with at least 226 killed and 952 injured, similar to the previous two months.

Civilian casualties in October 2025 remained high, with at least 148 killed and 929 injured, similar to the numbers in September and August.

In September 2025, at least 214 civilians were killed and 916 injured, similar to August 2025.