UN: Russian attacks in Ukraine kill at least 146 civilians, wound 672 more in June - UN
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In June 2024, at least 146 civilians were killed and 672 injured as a result of Russian attacks in Ukraine, with the majority of victims in Donetsk and Kharkiv regions.
In June 2024, at least 146 civilians were killed and another 672 injured as a result of Russian attacks in Ukraine. This was reported by UNN with reference to the UN report .
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In June 2024, at least 146 civilians were killed and 672 injured in Ukraine. Although the total number of casualties is lower than in May, it is the second highest in 2024. The number of child casualties in June was the highest in 2024 (eight children were killed and 57 injured)
For comparison, according to the UN, in May, the number of civilians killed (174) and wounded (690) increased by 22.9% compared to April, in April the increase compared to March was another 16.4%, and in March compared to February - 20%.
72% of civilian casualties in June were caused by artillery, multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) and aerial bombardment, while 26% were caused by rockets and barrage munitions
Most civilian casualties occurred in Donetsk (34%) and Kharkiv (22%) regions.
In addition, OHCHR documented 33 attacks on energy infrastructure, including 23 in government-controlled territory, and two attacks on railway infrastructure in government-controlled territory.
Also in June, 10 educational institutions were destroyed and 37 damaged, and seven medical facilities were damaged.
Addendum
The UN acknowledges that the number of civilian casualties is likely to be underestimated in cities where prolonged intense fighting took place at the beginning of the armed attack in 2022, such as Mariupol (Donetsk region), Lysychansk, Popasna, and Sievierodonetsk (Luhansk region).
According to confirmed UN data, a total of 5,432 men, 3,347 women, 327 boys and 267 girls have died since the full-scale Russian aggression, while the identities of 28 children and 1,883 adults have not yet been established.
Recall
In July, 44 people were killedas a result of the massive strikes by the Russian army on July 8 alone . Another 196 people were injured.
