This is according to a report by the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine published on August 13, Ukrinform reports.

"HRMMU verified that at least 437 civilians were killed and 2,610 injured in Ukraine in July, a 30 per cent increase compared with the previous month and a 70 per cent increase compared with July 2025," the mission said.

The report's authors noted that Kyiv was among the hardest-hit cities. At least 54 civilians were killed and another 202 injured in the capital in July.

"With at least 54 civilians killed and 202 injured, Kyiv was one of the hardest hit cities in Ukraine in July as Russian armed forces significantly increased the use of ballistic and cruise missiles. Russia launched at least 429 missiles in July, more than double the number in June. Many of the missiles struck Kyiv," the mission said.

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Danielle Bell, head of the HRMMU, said the number of civilians killed and injured in Ukraine had been rising every month this year.

"That trend accelerated sharply in July. The number of civilian casualties in July was the highest we documented in a single month since March 2022," she said.

Long-range weapons (missiles and drones) remained the leading cause of civilian casualties in July, accounting for 38 per cent of the total (183 killed and 967 injured). Civilian casualties from aerial bombardments (105 killed and 753 injured) increased by 143 per cent compared with June 2026 (45 killed and 308 injured), with glide bombs becoming the second leading cause of civilian casualties. Short-range drones near the frontline caused 27 per cent of casualties (111 killed and 710 injured).

"Together, these attacks are driving up civilian casualties across different regions of Ukraine," Bell said.

Overall, since February 24, 2022, OHCHR has verified at least 16,874 civilians killed, including 820 children, and 51,273 injured, including 3,126 children.

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