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UN: June strikes push Ukraine civilian deaths to 2022 peak

7/10/2026

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U.N. political affairs chief Rosemary DiCarlo said civilian casualties in Ukraine are at their highest since early 2022.
Russian air strikes in June, after three waves hit areas in Kyiv and cities, killed at least 265 civilians, injured 1,816 and produced highest toll since February 2022.
U.N. Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights verified 16,402 deaths, 48,428 injuries, 802 child deaths and 2,948 child injuries since war began.

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U.N. political affairs chief Rosemary DiCarlo said civilian casualties in Ukraine are at their highest since early 2022.
Russian air strikes in June, after three waves hit areas in Kyiv and cities, killed at least 265 civilians, injured 1,816 and produced highest toll since February 2022.
U.N. Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights verified 16,402 deaths, 48,428 injuries, 802 child deaths and 2,948 child injuries since war began.