Attacks by russians since 26 August caused extensive civilian harm across Ukraine. 64 civilians killed, 392 injured – UN
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Attacks by russian armed forces since 26 August have caused extensive civilian harm across Ukraine, the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU) said. HRMMU has verified that attacks in government-controlled territory since then have killed 64 civilians, injured 392, and caused significant damage and destruction to civilian property and infrastructure.
The high casualty numbers follow a sharp increase in civilian deaths and injuries over the summer. HRMMU’s monthly update on civilian harm, published today, shows that 184 civilians were killed and 856 injured in August alone, the second highest monthly casualty number in 2024 after July.“Powerful missiles and bombs have struck populated areas, killing and injuring civilians across the country”, said Head of HRMMU Danielle Bell. “Targeted attacks on Ukraine’s electricity infrastructure have again triggered lengthy nationwide power cuts while recent attacks have destroyed or damaged hospitals, schools, supermarkets, and critical energy infrastructure.”
On 26 August, russian armed forces launched one of the largest coordinated aerial attacks across Ukraine since February 2022. The attack killed eight civilians and injured at least 23, in addition to damaging at least twenty-five energy facilities 15 regions of Ukraine.
Subsequent attacks across Ukraine have also resulted in numerous civilian casualties. On 30 August, for example, aerial bombs struck four districts of Kharkiv city, killing 6 civilians and injuring at least 44. On 1 September, multiple missiles struck Kharkiv city, killing one medical worker and injuring at least 11 civilians. On 4 September, attacks with multiple weapons killed seven civilians and injured 62 in Lviv city, in the city’s first civilian casualty incident since February 2024.
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