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).
From 1 June to 30 November 2025, OHCHR recorded a significant escalation in hostilities across Ukraine, resulting in increased civilian harm. Civilian casualties surged in both frontline and urban areas, with July 2025 marking the highest monthly toll since April 2022.
