Protection of civilians

At least 219 civilians were killed and 1,018 injured in Ukraine in July, which makes it the deadliest month for civilians since October 2022. The high number of casualties in July continues a trend of increasing civilian casualties since March 2024. 

At least 146 civilians were killed and 672 injured in Ukraine in June. While lower than May, the overall casualty number is the second highest in 2024. The number of casualties among children in June is the highest in 2024 (with 8 children killed and 57 injured)

At least 174 civilians were killed and 690 injured in Ukraine in May, the highest monthly number of civilian casualties the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU) has documented since June 2023. The number of killed civilians represents a 31 per cent increase compared to April 2024. 

The United Nations in Ukraine condemns the severe violations of children's rights caused by Russia's invasion. More than two years since the escalation of the war, heavy hostilities continue to inflict immense physical, psychological, and emotional harm on children, disrupting their lives and jeopardizing their future.

The UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine documented a continued high level of civilian casualties due to intense hostilities near the frontline in April, while Russian armed forces also launched coordinated large-scale attacks on energy infrastructure, which threatened Ukraine’s power and transportation systems.