Civilian casualties in Ukraine reached their highest monthly level since May 2022, according to the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission. At least 437 civilians were killed and 2,610 injured in July, the mission reported.
The sharp rise in casualties comes amid continued Russian attacks, including a drone strike on a train that killed two workers. The UN has been tracking civilian harm since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion, and the latest figures mark a grim milestone in the conflict.
The monitoring mission did not provide a breakdown of the casualties by region or cause, but the overall numbers highlight the ongoing toll on civilians. July's death toll is the highest recorded in any single month since May 2022, a period that saw intense fighting and widespread attacks on urban areas.
The report underscores the persistent danger faced by Ukrainian civilians as the war continues. The UN has repeatedly called for the protection of civilians and adherence to international humanitarian law, but attacks have shown no sign of abating. The drone strike on the train, which killed two workers, was among the incidents contributing to the elevated casualty count.