civilian casualties
Coverage of civilian casualties in the Nexus archive.
- UN says nearly 500 Afghan civilians have been killed in Pakistan-Afghanistan fighting since October
The United Nations reports that cross-border fighting between Pakistan and Afghanistan has killed nearly 500 civilians in Afghanistan and wounded over 1,000 others between October and June.
- Ukraine suffers highest civilian casualties of the war in four years — with kids among latest killed
Ukraine has experienced its highest monthly civilian casualties in the last four years of war, with children among the latest killed, according to Kyiv's estimates.
- UN Reports 40% Surge in Ukrainian Civilian Casualties From Russian Attacks
The UN reported a 40% increase in Ukrainian civilian casualties from Russian attacks between December 2025 and May 2026. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk highlighted long-range strikes, a deadly Kyiv attack, torture of Ukrainian prisoners of war, and attacks on energy infrastructure as key factors.
- Global Community Calls for Urgent Evacuation from Oleshky as Conditions Deteriorate
Ukrainian officials and humanitarian organizations report severe shortages of food, water, and medical care in Oleshky, alongside civilian casualties. International bodies like the UN and Human Rights Watch have called for humanitarian corridors, but limited access leaves residents trapped.
- A Russian drone strike in Ukraine kills 3 from one family, including a 13-year-old boy
A Russian drone strike in Sumy, Ukraine, killed three family members, including a 13-year-old boy and his father, while a separate strike in Zaporizhzhia killed a woman. Civilian casualties in Ukraine reached their highest monthly total in four years in May 2024, with 274 civilians killed and 1,763 injured. Ukraine and Russia exchanged drone attacks, with Russia intercepting 301 Ukrainian drones and Ukraine targeting Russian infrastructure.
- Fire Erupts at Major Russian Oil Refinery as Drones Strike Krasnodar, Crimea
A drone attack triggered a fire at the Afipsky Oil Refinery in Krasnodar Krai, causing civilian casualties and damage. Explosions and possible strikes on military-linked sites were reported in occupied Crimea, though Ukraine had not commented on the attacks.
- Ukraine Sees Increase in Civilian Casualties in May
Civilian casualties in Ukraine increased in May, with preliminary UN data suggesting they may surpass April's figures. A senior UN official warned that the war has become deadlier for civilians annually due to Russia's escalating drone and missile attacks.
- Everything We Know About the Deadly Ukrainian Strike in Occupied Luhansk
Russia reported at least 21 deaths from an overnight strike on a college dormitory in occupied Luhansk, while Ukraine denied targeting civilians. The conflicting claims highlight the ongoing tensions in the region.
- Two Dead and 44 Injured as Massive Russian Missile and Drone Attack Batters Kyiv
Russian forces conducted a coordinated overnight bombardment on Kyiv using cruise missiles, ballistic missiles, and strike drones, causing fires and structural damage across 40 locations in eight districts. The attack resulted in two deaths, 44 injuries in Kyiv, and three additional civilian hospitalizations in the surrounding region.
- Russian missiles and drones bombard Ukraine in hourslong attack
Russia launched an hours-long attack on Ukraine using hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles, targeting civilian areas and killing at least 16 people. The assault highlights ongoing military escalation in the region.