Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
At least 293 civilians were killed and 1,990 injured in Ukraine during June 2026, according to a United Nations report—the deadliest month for civilians since April 2022. This surpasses May’s figures of 282 killed and 1,794 injured, which had already been the highest civilian casualty count in over four years. The report attributes the rise to intensified use of powerful weapons in densely populated areas, calling it an alarming escalation with increasing risks for civilians.
Between January and June 2026, UN monitors verified 1,396 civilian deaths and 7,978 injuries, representing a 37% increase over the same period in 2025 and a 114% increase compared with 2024. The rise in casualties was mainly driven by long-range weapons such as missiles and drones, causing widespread effects in urban centers far from the frontline, like Kyiv and Dnipro. Civilian casualties from long-range attacks increased by 60% compared with 2025.
Short-range drones accounted for most civilian deaths and injuries near the frontline, reaching the highest monthly toll ever in June with 89 killed and 588 injured. According to the UN, civilians near frontline areas describe feeling "hunted" by drones even during routine activities like shopping, walking pets, or traveling to safety. One evacuee from the Zaporizhzhia region reported a constant drone presence and persistent attacks, causing great fear.
Most civilian casualties occurred in areas controlled by the Government of Ukraine, across 13 regions and Kyiv. The UN also verified civilian casualties in occupied territories, though fewer than in 2025. Additionally, Russian authorities reported a rise in civilian casualties on their territory, with 250 killed and 1,596 injured—a 121% increase compared with the same period previously.