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Russia-Ukraine conflict sees 37% increase in civilian deaths in the first half of 2026
4 sourcesFirst reported 12 hours agoUpdated 10 hours ago
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- The number of civilians killed or wounded in the Russia-Ukraine conflict increased by 37% in the first half of 2026.
- The United Nations reported that 1,396 civilians were killed and 7,978 were injured during this period.
- The rise in casualties is attributed to increased air strikes by both Russian and Ukrainian forces targeting critical infrastructure.
- This trend highlights the ongoing severe humanitarian impact of the protracted conflict.
- The figures were announced by the UN Human Rights Office on July 21, 2026.
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All coverage
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Πόλεμος Ρωσίας-Ουκρανίας: Oι αμάχοι που σκοτώθηκαν ή τραυματίστηκαν αυξήθηκε κατά 37%
Αυγή· 11 hours ago
center
Ρωσία-Ουκρανία: Αυξήθηκε κατά 37% o αριθμός των νεκρών το Α' εξάμηνο
Sigmalive· 11 hours ago
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Russia-Ukraine war: First half of 2026 sees sharp rise in civilian casualties
France 24· 12 hours ago
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Πόλεμος Ρωσίας-Ουκρανίας: Ο αριθμός των αμάχων αυξήθηκε κατά 37% το πρώτο εξάμηνο του 2026
Naftemporiki· 10 hours ago