Civilian casualties in Ukraine reached a new high in July, driven by intensified Russian long-range missile and drone strikes.
Key facts
- •July saw 437 civilian deaths and 2,610 injuries in Ukraine.
- •The July casualty figures represent a 30% increase over June and a 70% increase compared to July 2025.
- •Long-range weapons were responsible for 38% of all civilian casualties last month.
- •Kyiv recorded the highest number of civilian deaths of any city in July.
- •The UN reports that over 16,000 civilians have been killed since the start of the full-scale invasion.
The UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine reported that civilian casualties in July reached their highest level since March 2022. At least 437 civilians were killed and 2,610 were injured during the month, marking a 30% increase from June. The UN attributed the rise to intensified Russian long-range missile and drone strikes on urban centers far from the front line.
By the numbers
Impact of Long-Range Weapons
Long-range weapons, including ballistic and cruise missiles, accounted for 38% of all civilian casualties in July. The UN noted that Russia has increased its use of ballistic missiles, which are difficult to intercept due to their high speed and steep trajectories. In response to these attacks and a shortage of Patriot air defense interceptors, President Volodymyr Zelensky has requested additional supplies from Washington.
Front-Line and Urban Casualties
Beyond long-range strikes, the UN recorded a record number of casualties from short-range drone attacks near the front line, resulting in 111 deaths and 710 injuries. Kyiv was identified as the hardest-hit city with 54 civilian deaths, followed by Kherson and Zaporizhzhia. Since the start of the full-scale invasion in February 2022, the UN estimates that more than 16,000 civilians have been killed.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by The Moscow Times.
