Overview
- The UN HRMMU report published Tuesday recorded at least 293 civilians killed and 1,990 wounded in June, the highest monthly toll since April 2022.
- About 45% of June casualties were linked to long‑range missiles and drones, and explosive‑drone strikes along the front reached record levels that month.
- Russian strikes in mid‑July struck rear cities and ports, killing civilians in Sumy and Odessa and hitting three civilian ships in the Black Sea that caused at least three deaths.
- Ukraine's air defences are strained by shortages of interceptor missiles for systems like Patriot PAC‑3, prompting a nine‑country European antiballistic initiative and US moves to allow Patriot production for Ukraine.
- The UN says the rising pattern of deep strikes and maritime attacks increases civilian danger, risks global food exports by hitting ports and vessels, and adds to the long‑term toll of more than 16,400 civilian deaths since February 2022.