UN reports significant increase in civilian casualties in Russia due to Ukrainian attacks
The UN Special Envoy reported a worrying rise in civilian casualties in Russia from Ukrainian attacks between January and July 2026, recording 329 deaths and 2,197 injuries. These figures represent an 119 percent increase from the previous year. d'Angelo has urgently appealed for an immediate halt to all attacks targeting civilians and infrastructure.
The UN Special Envoy reported an alarmingly steep and worrying increase in the number of civilian casualties in Russia attributed to attacks from Ukraine. The figures for the period from January to July 2026 show a tragic picture of the civilian impact of the conflict. Specifically, 329 civilian deaths and 2,197 injuries were recorded during this period. These casualty figures mark a dramatic increase compared to the previous year, amounting to an impressive 119 percent. Given this development, d'Angelo issued an urgent appeal to international actors, demanding an immediate end to all attacks targeting civilian life and civilian infrastructure. This report underscores the acute necessity of taking measures to ensure the protection of the civilian population and critical infrastructure in the affected region.