During September of this year, at least 208 civilians were killed in Ukraine. It became the month with the highest number of civilian casualties in 2024.
Points of attention
- September 2024 marked the highest number of civilian casualties in Ukraine, with over 200 deaths reported due to Russian shelling.
- The majority of victims were people over 60 years old, highlighting the indiscriminate nature of the attacks.
- Rocket attacks and UAV strikes were key factors contributing to the surge in civilian casualties, particularly in cities like Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia.
September became a record month for the number of Ukrainian civilians killed in the war
This is stated in the statement of the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine.
Yes. According to the UN, at least 208 civilians were killed and 1,220 wounded in Ukraine in September, making it the deadliest month for civilians in 2024.
Among the dead during this period, in particular, nine children, 76 young Ukrainians were injured.
It is also noted that 46% of those killed in the attacks of the Russian invaders in Ukraine were people over 60 years old.
Rocket attacks across the country, especially against the cities of Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia, contributed to the increase in the number of victims. Near the front line, a large part of the casualties are caused by attacks using UAVs.
They also added that the vast majority of civilian casualties — 92% — and damage to educational and medical facilities — 96% — in September, as before, occurred in the territory controlled by Ukraine.
At least 30 shellings damaged or destroyed energy infrastructure (25 in territory controlled by Ukraine and 5 in territory occupied by the Russian Federation).
In August, more than 180 civilians died as a result of the war in Ukraine
According to the UN, at least 184 civilians were killed and 856 were injured as a result of Russia's war against Ukraine in August
This is stated in the report of the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.
At least 184 civilians were killed and 856 wounded in Ukraine in August, making it the second deadliest month in 2024 after July.
According to UN estimates, 13 educational institutions were destroyed and 38 were damaged in August. In addition, two medical institutions were destroyed, and another 28 were damaged.
