War in Ukraine leaves over 15,000 civilians dead or injured in first eight months of 2026, UN reports

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The UN verified over 15,280 civilian casualties in Ukraine during the first eight months of 2026, a 55% increase from the previous year, with Russian forces systematically attacking residential areas and infrastructure. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights highlighted escalating drone warfare, sexual violence predominantly by Russian forces, and attacks on energy and food infrastructure, describing the conflict as a growing human rights catastrophe.

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UN rights chief Volker Türk says over 15,000 civilians were killed or injured in Ukraine in the first eight months of 2026, up 55% year-on-year.

War in Ukraine leaves over 15,000 civilians dead or injured in first eight months of 2026, UN reports

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