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UN reports record 2,514 civilian deaths in Ukraine during 2025, 31% rise from previous year
The UN reported that 2,514 Ukrainian civilians died in 2025, marking a significant 31% increase compared to the previous year. Over half of these fatalities occurred in frontline conflict zones as Rus...
Russia drops guided bomb on Kharkiv’s busiest road, killing two men and injuring nine-month-old girl (PHOTOS)
A Russian airstrike hit an active road in Kharkiv, Ukraine, resulting in the deaths of two adult males and injuries to a nine-month-old child along with other unspecified casualties. The attack also s...
Four Killed in Ukraine As Over 250 Drones Used for Strikes Overnight
President Zelenskyy reported that at least four people were killed during Russian overnight strikes on Ukraine involving nearly 300 attack drones....
Russia launches another major attack on Ukraine power grid, killing 4
Russian forces have conducted a significant strike against Ukraine's power infrastructure, resulting in four fatalities. This action underscores the increasing severity of Russian attacks on critical ...
Ukrainian civilians suffered deadliest year yet in 2025, UN says
The United Nations reported that 2025 was the most lethal year for Ukrainian civilians since the start of the conflict. The statement highlights escalating civilian casualties attributed to ongoing ho...
Ukrainian civilians suffered deadliest year yet in 2025, UN says
According to the United Nations, Ukrainian civilians faced their most lethal year in 2025 amidst continued Russian aggression. Despite U.S. President Donald Trump's attempts to bring an end to the con...
Ukraine Civilian Deaths in 2025 Highest Since 2022, UN Says
The United Nations has reported that civilian deaths in Ukraine for the year 2025 are the highest since 2022. This information emerges as US-mediated diplomatic efforts to halt the conflict have reach...
UN Monitor Reports Sharp Rise in Civilian Casualties in Ukraine in 2025
The United Nations monitor for Ukraine reported an escalation in civilian casualties within the country during the year 2025. The report highlights increased violence affecting non-combatants and rais...
Russia Hits Two More Civilian Ships in Black Sea
Russian military strikes hit two Ukrainian civilian cargo vessels in the Black Sea, resulting in one Syrian crew member's death....
Russia launches 156-drone attack: Kyiv fire, Odesa blackouts, Zhytomyr trains halted
Russia conducted an extensive drone strike involving 156 drones against various targets in Ukraine. The attacks caused a fire at a building in Kyiv and power outages in Odesa where two people were inj...
Russian missile barrage hits Kyiv; at least 5 killed
Russian forces launched a missile attack on Kyiv, Ukraine's capital city, resulting in at least five fatalities. The incident underscores the ongoing military conflict and intensified Russian strikes ...
Russia Strikes Ukraine with Drones and Missiles, Three Killed in Kyiv
Russian forces launched an attack on Ukraine using drones and missiles, resulting in three fatalities in the capital city of Kyiv....
Russia attacks Ukraine with drones and missiles, killing 3 in Kyiv
Russian forces have conducted several strikes on Ukrainian territory using drones and missiles, resulting in three civilian deaths in the city of Kyiv....
Russia Attacks Ukraine With Drones And Missiles, Killing 3 In Kyiv
Russian forces launched an attack on Ukraine using drones and missiles, resulting in the death of three people in Kyiv....
Russia launches drone and missile strikes on Ukraine, claims three civilian deaths in Kyiv
Russian forces have carried out attacks against Ukraine using drones and missiles, resulting in the death of at least three civilians in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv....
Russian Ballistic Strike on Kharkiv: Woman, Child Found Dead
According to the Kharkiv Regional State Emergency Service, two individuals - a 22-year-old woman and a three-year-old boy - were found dead in the rubble following a Russian ballistic strike....
Russian Air Force Bombs Kharkiv Zoo, Wounding Lion and Breaching Tiger Enclosure
A bombing by the Russian Air Force has damaged the Kharkiv Zoo, resulting in injuries to a lion, damage to tiger enclosures, and one human casualty. The Russian government claims that their strikes ar...
Ukrainian Drone Strikes Hotel in Kherson, At Least 24 Dead; Russian Attacks Hit Lutsk and Odessa
A Ukrainian drone attack targeted a hotel in Kherson, resulting in at least 24 deaths. Additionally, Russia has launched attacks on the cities of Lutsk and Odessa....
Russia Attacks Kyiv With Missiles And Drones
Russia launched an attack on Kyiv using missiles and drones, resulting in one fatality and multiple injuries. This assault occurred prior to scheduled talks between Ukraine and the United States....
Russia Attacks Kyiv With Missiles and Drones, Killing One
Russian forces conducted an attack on Kyiv using missiles and drones which resulted in one fatality and multiple injuries. This assault took place prior to scheduled talks between Ukraine and the Unit...
Russian Attack on Kyiv Kills One, Wounds Many Before Ukraine-US Talks
Russia has launched an attack on Kyiv using missiles and drones, resulting in one death and numerous injuries just before scheduled talks between Ukraine and the United States....
Kyiv under fire: Drones hit five districts, one person trapped under rubble as third of capital loses heat
On December 27, Russian drone strikes targeted Kyiv, injuring eight people and causing fires in three residential buildings across the city. One person was trapped under rubble, and a third of the cap...
Russian Missile, Drone Attack on Kyiv Leaves 1 Dead, 30 Injured as Poland Scrambles Jets
Shortly after President Zelensky's announcement of his trip to the US, Russian forces launched an attack involving missiles and drones against seven districts in Kyiv. The assault resulted in one fata...
Russian missile tears through Uman, destroying seven homes and damaging 50 more (PHOTOS)
A Russian missile hit the city of Uman in the Cherkasy region of Ukraine, severely damaging seven residential buildings and causing partial destruction to another fifty structures. The attack resulted...
Russian drones strike Odesa on Christmas night, killing one and injuring two civilians (MAP)
On Christmas night, 131 Russian drones were launched against Ukraine. Of these, 22 hit targets across the country, with a number of strikes hitting critical infrastructure in Odesa, resulting in one d...
Russian Strike Destroys Nova Poshta Innovation Terminal in Kharkiv, Kills 4 Workers
A Russian missile strike overnight hit a terminal of logistics company Nova Poshta in Kharkiv, Ukraine, resulting in the death of four employees and injuring another four. The cargo facility suffered ...
4 Killed, Dozens Injured as Russia Fires Hypersonic Missile Barrage on Ukraine
Russia has reportedly conducted an attack against Ukraine using hypersonic missiles. The strike resulted in four deaths and dozens of injuries....
Many Have Lost Lives: Alarming Number of Military and Civilian Casualties Reported in American Venezuela Operation
This article discusses the alarming number of reported military and civilian casualties resulting from an alleged American operation in Venezuela. It emphasizes the human cost involved, highlighting s...
Drone Strikes Wound Civilians in Russia and Ukraine Ahead of Paris Talks
Unspecified drone strikes have injured civilians in both Russia and Ukraine prior to anticipated talks in Paris aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict between the two nations....
Russia claims Ukrainian drone attack killed 24 people in Kherson
According to Russian officials, a Ukrainian drone strike targeting a building in Kherson resulted in the deaths of at least 24 individuals, including those involved in military actions and civilians. ...
Russian Drone Attack Injures Three Ukrainian Children as Putin Expresses Confidence in Victory
A Russian drone strike injured three Ukrainian children, underlining the ongoing conflict's impact on civilians. President Vladimir Putin's public statements expressed continued optimism regarding mil...
Russian Drone Attack Injures Three Ukrainian Children; Putin Expresses Confidence in Victory
A Russian drone attack caused injuries to three Ukrainian children, underscoring the increasing impact of conflict on civilians. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed unwavering confid...
“This is how terrorists operate”: Russia routes drones over apartment buildings so debris kills civilians if shot down, expert reveals
A military expert describes Russian tactics involving the use of drones over civilian areas. This strategy aims to coerce defenders into not engaging due to fear of harming residents should the drone ...
Zelenskyy Alleges Ongoing Russian Attacks, Hits Residential Buildings
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russia of ongoing military attacks in Ukraine which have reportedly hit residential buildings....
No Christmas Pause: Russian Strike Hits Residential Building in Chernihiv, Killing One
Russia intensified its military operations against Ukraine during the Christmas period, targeting residential buildings and infrastructure across the country. The attacks resulted in civilian casualti...
‘Christmas under fire’: Ukraine, Russia report fatal air strikes
On Thursday, both Ukrainian and Russian authorities reported fatalities from aerial attacks. In Ukraine's Odesa region, a Russian drone strike resulted in one death and two injuries, damaging port and...
At least two people killed and 15 injured in overnight Russian strikes across Ukraine
Overnight Russian military strikes hit multiple sites within Ukraine, resulting in at least two fatalities and over 15 injuries....
Overnight Russian Strike Hits Zelensky’s Hometown, Infrastructure Damaged
Russian forces targeted Kryvyi Rih overnight with missiles and drones, leading to the destruction of local infrastructure, power outages in parts of the city, civilian injuries, and disruptions to pub...
Ukraine Says 19 Injured in Russian Strike on Kharkiv Housing Area
Ukraine reported 19 injuries due to an assault by Russia on a residential area in Kharkiv. This event follows Russia's accusation of Ukraine for lethal attacks in the occupied southern territories, in...
'40 Killed In US Strike': Venezuelan Official
A senior Venezuelan official claims at least 40 people, including military personnel and civilians, were killed in a U.S. military strike early Saturday morning. The report originates from an anonymou...
Russia reports 27 deaths from Ukraine's attack on seized village; Kyiv denies responsibility
Russian officials have reported that at least 27 people were killed as a result of an alleged Ukrainian offensive strike in an occupied area. In response, the Ukrainian government has denied any invol...
Russia reports 27 deaths after Ukraine strikes occupied village; Kyiv denies responsibility
Russia has reported that Ukrainian military actions against an occupied village have resulted in at least 27 fatalities. The Ukrainian government rejects the blame and likely disputes Russia's account...
Russia and Ukraine trade allegations of civilian attacks on New Year's Day
On January 1st, Russia reported a deadly strike on a hotel located in territory it controls in southern Ukraine. Simultaneously, Ukrainian authorities claimed that an additional attack had targeted th...
Five-year-old child killed in drone attack on car in Kherson region
A five-year-old boy has been reported dead in an incident where a drone targeted a vehicle in the Kherson region of Ukraine....
Russian Attacks in Donetsk, Kharkiv Regions Kill 1 Civilian, Wound at Least a Dozen
On December 28, Russian strikes resulted in one civilian death and multiple injuries in eastern Ukraine. The attacks involved airstrikes by Russian pilots killing one resident and injuring four others...
Russian Strikes Injure Six People, Including Children, in Odesa Region
Russian military strikes have injured six people in the Odesa region of Ukraine, including children....
Death Toll in Kherson Drone Attack Rises to 28
The death toll from a recent drone strike on Kherson, Ukraine, has increased to 28 people. Details of further casualties or additional damage caused by the incident are not provided....
Russia and Ukraine Trade Allegations of Civilian Attacks on New Year's Day
On New Year's Day, Russia and Ukraine exchanged accusations regarding attacks on civilian targets. Both sides have accused each other of violating international humanitarian law by targeting non-milit...
Russian Death Toll From Ukrainian Strike On Occupied Village Reported At 27; Kyiv Denies Responsibility
Russia has stated that the death toll from a strike carried out by Ukraine on an occupied village is at 27 people. The government in Kiev denies responsibility for these fatalities....
Russian Claim: Ukrainian Drone Attack Kills 24 People in Kherson
According to Russian sources, a Ukrainian drone attack on Kherson has resulted in the deaths of 24 people. The report is based on statements from Russian officials regarding the incident....
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