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This fortieth periodic report by OHCHR describes key human rights developments in Ukraine from 1 June to 31 August 2024. In addition, this report presents OHCHR assessment of the overall scope and scale of torture and ill-treatment experienced by prisoners of war since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russian armed forces on 24 February 2022.

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.

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. 

In the present report, the Secretary-General describes the progress made in the implementation of General Assembly resolution 78/221 and provides options and recommendations for improving its implementation.