In June, Russian strikes in Ukraine killed at least 265 civilians and injured 1,816, one of the highest monthly casualty figures since the start of the full-scale invasion.
This was reported by UN Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs and Peacebuilding Rosemary DiCarlo, Reuters reports.
The record number of casualties was recorded in May — then 274 civilians were killed and 1,763 were injured.
Overall, the UN has confirmed that at least 16,402 civilians have been killed since the start of the full-scale war, including 802 children. 48 428 people have been injured. At the same time, the organization emphasizes that the real number of victims is likely much higher.
- In March, the number of civilian deaths and injuries in Ukraine rose sharply, by almost 49% compared to February. At least 211 people were killed and another 1 206 were injured.
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