Protection of civilians

At least 165 civilians were killed and 887 injured in Ukraine in November. Eight of the killed and 57 of the injured were children. While the November casualty number was lower than in October, it was significantly higher than in November 2023 (113 killed; 363 injured).

At least 183 civilians were killed and 903 injured in Ukraine in October. Forty-five per cent of those killed were older than 60 years. Among the casualties, nine children were killed and 49 injured.

At least 208 civilians were killed and 1,220 injured in Ukraine in September, making it the month with the highest number of civilian casualties (killed and injured) in 2024, continuing a trend of higher civilian casualties that started in July. Nine children were killed and 76 injured. Forty-six per cent of those killed were older than 60 years.

Attacks on Ukraine’s electricity infrastructure threaten key aspects of life as winter approaches

At least 184 civilians were killed and 856 injured in Ukraine in August, making it the month with the second highest number of civilian casualties in 2024, after July.