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With at least 1,575 civilian casualties (232 killed; 1,343 injured), June 2025 has been the month with the highest number of civilian casualties in three years. The number of civilians killed in June is the highest in almost a year.

Conflict-related violence killed 968 civilians and injured 4,807 between 1 December 2024 and 31 May 2025, a 37 per cent increase compared with the same period last year.

The military use of short-range drones in frontline areas of Ukraine has intensified over the past year, driven by technological advancements and increased production rates. While innovations, particularly in targeting capabilities, have enhanced operational precision, they have not increased civilian protection.

May 2025, at least 183 civilians were killed and 836 injured, continuing a trend of high civilian casualties this year. The number of civilians killed in May is the second highest in 2025, following April.

In the present interim report, the Secretary-General describes the progress made in the implementation of General Assembly resolution 79/184 and provides options and recommendations for improving its implementation.