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The UN human rights office in Ukraine confirmed at least 17 civilians killed and 44 injured in overnight Russian missile and drone attacks, primarily near Kyiv. The assaults mark a sharp escalation, with July 2026 recording the highest civilian toll since April 2022, according to the UN’s aid coordination office (OCHA). UN monitors documented 1,396 civilian deaths and 7,978 injuries in the first six months of 2026, a significant increase compared to the same period in 2024 and 2025. Matthias Schmale, the UN’s humanitarian coordinator in Ukraine, stated that the relentless attacks have left families devastated, displaced, or struggling to rebuild their lives.

Danielle Bell, the UN’s human rights chief in Ukraine, warned that the rising use of ballistic missiles and long-range weapons in populated areas is causing more civilian casualties and widespread destruction of homes, schools, and infrastructure. Attacks in Kramatorsk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia destroyed public facilities, water systems, and humanitarian warehouses. The UN reported in February that 3.7 million Ukrainians remain internally displaced and 5.9 million have fled abroad. Meanwhile, Ukrainian drone strikes in Russia killed at least 12 people, including children, according to local authorities.

Matthias Schmale reiterated that all military forces, including those from Russia and Ukraine, must comply with international law to protect civilians. The UN estimates 12.7 million Ukrainians require humanitarian aid, with agencies like UNHCR, IOM, and UNICEF providing emergency shelters, cash assistance, and psychosocial support. The Winter Response Plan, launched in July, aims to deliver heating assistance, shelter repairs, healthcare, and food ahead of winter, following a harsh season of Russian attacks on energy infrastructure.

UNICEF reported that three Russian children were killed in a single attack on Tuesday, while six Ukrainian children died in Russian strikes over the past week. The agency urged all parties to uphold international humanitarian law, emphasizing that attacks killing or injuring children must cease. UNICEF’s statement called for the protection of children and civilian infrastructure, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian crisis affecting both countries.