Rome, 13 Aug. (LaPresse) – In July 2026, the number of civilians killed or injured in Ukraine was higher than in any other month since March 2022, marking a new peak in the escalation of violence against civilians recorded this year. This was reported in a statement by the United Nations Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU). According to the Mission’s data, at least 437 civilians were killed and 2,610 injured in July, representing a 30 per cent increase compared with the previous month and a 70 per cent increase compared with July 2025. The death toll is the highest recorded since May 2022, whilst the number of child casualties reached its highest level since April 2022. The HRMMU has pointed out that the actual toll could be even higher, as verification is still ongoing.
Ukraine, UN: ‘July saw the highest number of civilians killed or injured since March 2022’
Rome, 13 Aug. (LaPresse) – In July 2026, the number of civilians killed or injured in Ukraine was higher than in any other month since March 2022, marking a new peak in the escalation of violence against civilians recorded this year. This was reported in a statement by the United Nations Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU). According to the Mission’s data, at least 437 civilians were killed and 2,610 injured in July, representing a 30 per cent increase compared with the previous month and a 70 per cent increase compared with July 2025. The death toll is the highest recorded since May 2022, whilst the number of child casualties reached its highest level since April 2022. The HRMMU has pointed out that the actual toll could be even higher, as verification is still ongoing.