In July 2026, civilian casualties in Ukraine increased by 70% compared to the previous year.

Omissions

• The 70% increase refers to total civilian casualties (killed + injured: 3,047 in July 2026 vs 1,794 in July 2025). The increase in the number of civilians KILLED alone was smaller: 437 vs 312, about a 40% rise.
• The claim does not mention that HRMMU characterises these figures as verified minimums, and that actual numbers are likely higher.

Sources

• PrimaryUN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (OHCHR) — Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict, July 2026At least 437 civilians were killed and 2,610 injured in Ukraine in July 2026, a 30 per cent increase compared to June 2026 (298 killed; 2,041 injured) and a 70 per cent increase compared to July 2025 (312 killed; 1,482 injured). The number of civilians killed was the highest since May 2022.
• SecondaryUN News — Ukraine: Civilian casualties hit highest level since March 2022Civilian casualties in Ukraine reached their highest monthly level in July, with more people killed and injured than at any time since March 2022, the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in the country, HRMMU, said in an update on Thursday.