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Ukraine civilian casualties reach record levels in September
The UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine has reported record-high civilian casualties for September, noting that at least 328 people were killed and 2,105 were wounded. This represents an 85% increase in casualties compared to the same month in the previous year.
Casualties were documented across 22 regions, with Kyiv experiencing particularly high numbers; deaths were recorded on 22 of the 30 days in September. Other heavily impacted areas include Kherson, Kharkiv, Sumy, and Zaporizhzhia. The mission noted that the first two weeks of October have also been among the deadliest periods for civilians in recent years.
This surge in violence coincides with intensified Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. As winter approaches, officials warn of a difficult period ahead. Ukrainian MP Aleksei Kucherenko stated that the situation in the capital is expected to be extremely complicated due to the failure of state enterprise plans and the ongoing damage to the power grid.
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Aleksei Kucherenko · Danielle Bell · Kharkiv · Kyiv · Ukraine · United Nations Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine
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- [● 4 SOURCES] In Kyiv, civilian casualties were recorded on 22 out of 30 days in September. www.globaldiasporanews.com · 24-ore.com · www.actualno.com · www.rmf24.pl
- [● 4 SOURCES] Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure have intensified ahead of winter. www.globaldiasporanews.com · 24-ore.com · www.actualno.com · www.rmf24.pl
- [● 4 SOURCES] At least 328 civilians were killed and 2,105 were wounded in Ukraine during September. www.globaldiasporanews.com · 24-ore.com · www.actualno.com · www.rmf24.pl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ukrainian MP Aleksei Kucherenko warned that the situation in Kyiv will be extremely difficult this winter. noticiabrasil.net.br
- [● 4 SOURCES] The number of civilian casualties in September increased by 85% compared to September of the previous year. www.globaldiasporanews.com · 24-ore.com · www.actualno.com · www.rmf24.pl
- [● 3 SOURCES] The first two weeks of October were among the deadliest periods for civilians in recent years. www.globaldiasporanews.com · 24-ore.com · www.rmf24.pl