Civilian casualties in Ukraine up sharply in 2025, UN monitor says
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A United Nations report indicates that civilian casualties in Ukraine sharply increased in 2025, making it the deadliest year for civilians since 2022. The UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine reported at least 2,514 deaths and 12,142 injuries, a 31% increase from 2024 and a 70% increase from 2023. The majority of casualties occurred in Ukrainian government-controlled territory due to attacks by Russian armed forces. The rise in casualties is attributed to intensified hostilities along the front line and Russia's increased use of long-range weapons, which exposed civilians across the country to greater risk. Almost two-thirds of all casualties occurred in front-line areas, with older people being particularly affected.
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