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Russia's Long-Range Strikes Surge Civilian Casualties in Ukraine

1/13/2026

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Summary

Story summary

In June 2025, Russia intensified use of long-range weapons in Ukraine, raising civilian casualties.
In 2025, long-range weapons accounted for 35% of civilian casualties, with 682 killed and 4,443 injured.
Most casualties occurred in government-controlled areas, primarily due to Russian attacks.
In late 2025, Russia resumed large-scale strikes on energy infrastructure, causing outages that affected vulnerable populations in December and January 2026.

History

Historical Context

The Russo-Ukrainian War began in 2014 when Russia annexed Crimea, leading to the War in Donbas, which resulted in approximately 14,200–14,400 deaths by 2021. The conflict escalated significantly on February 24, 2022, with a full-scale invasion, causing widespread civilian casualties and displacing millions. As of December 2025, Russian forces occupy nearly 20% of Ukraine, exacerbating humanitarian crises and international tensions.

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Story summary

In June 2025, Russia intensified use of long-range weapons in Ukraine, raising civilian casualties.
In 2025, long-range weapons accounted for 35% of civilian casualties, with 682 killed and 4,443 injured.
Most casualties occurred in government-controlled areas, primarily due to Russian attacks.
In late 2025, Russia resumed large-scale strikes on energy infrastructure, causing outages that affected vulnerable populations in December and January 2026.

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