UN: Highest number of civilian casualties in Ukraine recorded in June
The United Nations (UN) has published a new report on the situation in Ukraine. According to official data, the number of civilian deaths in June 2024 was the highest in the past year. This statistic is causing serious concern among international human rights activists.
The UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission recorded a significant increase in the number of casualties due to intensified hostilities. The main causes of the tragedies were massive missile strikes and the active use of guided aerial bombs. Residential areas in large cities were hit hardest, where people did not always have time to find shelter.
In addition to human losses, the attacks caused extensive damage to civilian infrastructure. The destruction of energy facilities and medical institutions significantly complicates the lives of the civilian population. Experts emphasize that strikes on densely populated areas are a gross violation of international humanitarian law.
The most critical situation was observed in the Kharkiv, Donetsk, and Kherson regions. Due to the constant danger, local authorities continue to evacuate residents from frontline zones. Many families are forced to leave their homes and seek safer places in other regions of the country.
In its report, the UN calls for an immediate end to attacks on civilian targets. The international community promises to continue supporting Ukraine, particularly in providing humanitarian aid and protection equipment. The situation remains difficult, and monitoring of the war's consequences continues.