"Civilian casualties in Ukraine caused by bombing soared by 26% during 2025, reflecting increased Russian targeting of cities and infrastructure in the country, according a global conflict monitoring group. Action on Armed Violence (AOAV) said 2,248 civilians were reported killed and 12,493 injured by explosive violence in Ukraine according to English-language reports with the number of casualties an incident rising significantly."
"An average of 4.8 civilians were reported killed or injured in each strike, 33% more than in 2024, with the worst attack taking place in Dnipro on 24 June. Russian missiles hit a passenger train, apartments and schools, killing 21 and injuring 314, including 38 children. Iain Overton, executive director of AOAV, said the figures showed Ukraine fits a wider collapse of restraint that is now visible across multiple wars, and respect for the distinction of proportionality in war has broken."
Civilian casualties from bombing in Ukraine rose 26% in 2025, with AOAV reporting 2,248 killed and 12,493 injured in English-language reports. The average casualties per strike rose to 4.8, a 33% increase from 2024. The worst attack occurred in Dnipro on 24 June when Russian missiles struck a passenger train, apartments and schools, killing 21 and injuring 314, including 38 children. Missile and drone attacks took place almost nightly, leaving millions with limited or no electricity, heating and water. Experts warn that deliberate targeting of civilians or excessive attacks violate proportionality and may constitute war crimes.
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