UN: Almost 10,000 Civilians Killed or Injured in Ukraine Since Beginning of War

From 24 February to 14 June, the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights recorded 9,983 civilian casualties in Ukraine as a result of the Russian armed aggression.

In particular, 4,452 people were killed, and 5,531 people were injured. Unfortunately, at least 280 children were killed and 459 more were injured.

Most of the civilian casualties recorded were caused by shelling from heavy artillery and multiple launch rocket systems, and missile and air strikes.

The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights notes that 2,414 people were killed and 2,372 people were injured on government-controlled territory. On territory controlled by Russian-affiliated armed groups, 169 people were killed, and 713 people were injured.

Natalia Tolub