UN: 437 civilians killed in Ukraine in July, Kyiv among hardest-hit cities

At least 437 civilians were killed and another 2,610 injured in Ukraine in July, with Kyiv among the hardest-hit cities.

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.