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UN reports record 2,514 civilian deaths in Ukraine during 2025, 31% rise from previous year
The UN reported that 2,514 Ukrainian civilians died in 2025, marking a significant 31% increase compared to the previous year. Over half of these fatalities occurred in frontline conflict zones as Rus...
Russia drops guided bomb on Kharkiv’s busiest road, killing two men and injuring nine-month-old girl (PHOTOS)
A Russian airstrike hit an active road in Kharkiv, Ukraine, resulting in the deaths of two adult males and injuries to a nine-month-old child along with other unspecified casualties. The attack also s...
Russia Launches Massive Drone and Missile Attack on Ukraine, Killing Civilians
Russia has conducted an extensive aerial assault against Ukrainian targets using drones and missiles, resulting in civilian casualties. The attack underscores the intensifying military conflict betwee...
Four Killed in Ukraine As Over 250 Drones Used for Strikes Overnight
President Zelenskyy reported that at least four people were killed during Russian overnight strikes on Ukraine involving nearly 300 attack drones....
Ukrainian civilians suffered deadliest year yet in 2025, UN says
The United Nations reported that 2025 was the most lethal year for Ukrainian civilians since the start of the conflict. The statement highlights escalating civilian casualties attributed to ongoing ho...
Russia launches another major attack on Ukraine power grid, killing 4
Russian forces have conducted a significant strike against Ukraine's power infrastructure, resulting in four fatalities. This action underscores the increasing severity of Russian attacks on critical ...
Ukrainian civilians suffered deadliest year yet in 2025, UN says
According to the United Nations, Ukrainian civilians faced their most lethal year in 2025 amidst continued Russian aggression. Despite U.S. President Donald Trump's attempts to bring an end to the con...
Ukraine Civilian Deaths in 2025 Highest Since 2022, UN Says
The United Nations has reported that civilian deaths in Ukraine for the year 2025 are the highest since 2022. This information emerges as US-mediated diplomatic efforts to halt the conflict have reach...
UN Monitor Reports Sharp Rise in Civilian Casualties in Ukraine in 2025
The United Nations monitor for Ukraine reported an escalation in civilian casualties within the country during the year 2025. The report highlights increased violence affecting non-combatants and rais...
Russia Hits Two More Civilian Ships in Black Sea
Russian military strikes hit two Ukrainian civilian cargo vessels in the Black Sea, resulting in one Syrian crew member's death....
Russia launches 156-drone attack: Kyiv fire, Odesa blackouts, Zhytomyr trains halted
Russia conducted an extensive drone strike involving 156 drones against various targets in Ukraine. The attacks caused a fire at a building in Kyiv and power outages in Odesa where two people were inj...
Russian missile barrage hits Kyiv; at least 5 killed
Russian forces launched a missile attack on Kyiv, Ukraine's capital city, resulting in at least five fatalities. The incident underscores the ongoing military conflict and intensified Russian strikes ...
Russia Strikes Ukraine with Drones and Missiles, Three Killed in Kyiv
Russian forces launched an attack on Ukraine using drones and missiles, resulting in three fatalities in the capital city of Kyiv....
Russia attacks Ukraine with drones and missiles, killing 3 in Kyiv
Russian forces have conducted several strikes on Ukrainian territory using drones and missiles, resulting in three civilian deaths in the city of Kyiv....
Russia Attacks Ukraine With Drones And Missiles, Killing 3 In Kyiv
Russian forces launched an attack on Ukraine using drones and missiles, resulting in the death of three people in Kyiv....
Russia launches drone and missile strikes on Ukraine, claims three civilian deaths in Kyiv
Russian forces have carried out attacks against Ukraine using drones and missiles, resulting in the death of at least three civilians in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv....
Russian Ballistic Strike on Kharkiv: Woman, Child Found Dead
According to the Kharkiv Regional State Emergency Service, two individuals - a 22-year-old woman and a three-year-old boy - were found dead in the rubble following a Russian ballistic strike....
Russian Air Force Bombs Kharkiv Zoo, Wounding Lion and Breaching Tiger Enclosure
A bombing by the Russian Air Force has damaged the Kharkiv Zoo, resulting in injuries to a lion, damage to tiger enclosures, and one human casualty. The Russian government claims that their strikes ar...
Ukrainian Drone Strikes Hotel in Kherson, At Least 24 Dead; Russian Attacks Hit Lutsk and Odessa
A Ukrainian drone attack targeted a hotel in Kherson, resulting in at least 24 deaths. Additionally, Russia has launched attacks on the cities of Lutsk and Odessa....
Russia Attacks Kyiv With Missiles And Drones
Russia launched an attack on Kyiv using missiles and drones, resulting in one fatality and multiple injuries. This assault occurred prior to scheduled talks between Ukraine and the United States....
Russia Attacks Kyiv With Missiles and Drones, Killing One
Russian forces conducted an attack on Kyiv using missiles and drones which resulted in one fatality and multiple injuries. This assault took place prior to scheduled talks between Ukraine and the Unit...
Russian Attack on Kyiv Kills One, Wounds Many Before Ukraine-US Talks
Russia has launched an attack on Kyiv using missiles and drones, resulting in one death and numerous injuries just before scheduled talks between Ukraine and the United States....
Kyiv under fire: Drones hit five districts, one person trapped under rubble as third of capital loses heat
On December 27, Russian drone strikes targeted Kyiv, injuring eight people and causing fires in three residential buildings across the city. One person was trapped under rubble, and a third of the cap...
Russian Missile, Drone Attack on Kyiv Leaves 1 Dead, 30 Injured as Poland Scrambles Jets
Shortly after President Zelensky's announcement of his trip to the US, Russian forces launched an attack involving missiles and drones against seven districts in Kyiv. The assault resulted in one fata...
Russian missile tears through Uman, destroying seven homes and damaging 50 more (PHOTOS)
A Russian missile hit the city of Uman in the Cherkasy region of Ukraine, severely damaging seven residential buildings and causing partial destruction to another fifty structures. The attack resulted...
Russian drones strike Odesa on Christmas night, killing one and injuring two civilians (MAP)
On Christmas night, 131 Russian drones were launched against Ukraine. Of these, 22 hit targets across the country, with a number of strikes hitting critical infrastructure in Odesa, resulting in one d...
Russian Drone and Missile Strike in Ukraine Claims Three Lives, Disrupts Electrical Supply
A significant Russian attack on Ukrainian infrastructure with drones and missiles resulted in at least three fatalities and widespread electrical interruption....
Three Dead After Russia Launches 'Massive' Attack Across Ukraine
According to reports from the site, a significant military operation by Russian forces has resulted in three civilian casualties within Ukraine's borders, amidst ongoing hostilities between the two na...
3 Killed, Power Outages in Ukraine Reported After Massive Russian Strikes
Recent attacks by Russia on Ukraine have caused fatalities and widespread disruptions including power outages across the country....
Major Russian Drone and Missile Attack on Ukraine Kills at Least 3 People and Cuts Power
A major attack by Russia using drones and missiles struck multiple targets inside Ukraine, resulting in at least three fatalities and widespread power outages....
Major Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine kills at least 3 people and cuts power
A large-scale strike involving drones and missiles hit Ukraine, resulting in the deaths of at least three individuals and disrupting electricity supply....
3 Killed, Power Outages In Ukraine Reported After Massive Russian Strikes
A recent massive strike by Russia on Ukrainian infrastructure resulted in at least three fatalities and significant disruptions including widespread power outages throughout parts of Ukraine....
3 Killed, Power Outages in Ukraine Reported After Massive Russian Strikes
A series of intense Russian strikes against Ukraine have resulted in three fatalities and widespread power outages within the country....
Major Russian Drone and Missile Attack on Ukraine Kills at Least 3 People and Cuts Power
Ukraine has endured a significant drone and missile assault from Russia that led to the fatalities of at least three individuals and caused widespread power outages....
Three Dead as Russia's Raid on Ukraine Leads to Widespread Blackouts
Massive strikes conducted by Russian forces have resulted in power outages across various parts of Ukraine and three civilian fatalities are reported....
Three Killed, Power Outages in Ukraine after Large Scale Russian Attacks
Latest reports indicate that three people have been killed and large-scale power outages occurred across Ukraine following extensive missile strikes by Russia....
3 Killed, Power Outages in Ukraine Reported after Massive Russian Strikes
Recent large-scale missile strikes by Russia on Ukrainian infrastructure have resulted in three fatalities and significant power outages across Ukraine....
3 Killed, Power Outages in Ukraine Reported after Massive Russian Strikes
Ukraine has reported three fatalities and widespread power outages following large-scale airstrikes conducted by Russia. The attacks have caused significant disruption but specific details about targe...
Three Killed, Power Outages in Ukraine after Major Russian Attacks
Ukraine has reported three deaths and widespread power outages following large-scale airstrikes by Russia. Details about the specific targets and impacts of these strikes are still being assessed....
3 Killed, Power Outages in Ukraine after Massive Russian Strikes
A series of intense missile attacks by Russia on Ukrainian infrastructure have resulted in at least three civilian casualties and widespread power outages across multiple cities in Ukraine....
Three killed, power outages reported after massive Russian strikes in Ukraine
A recent series of extensive missile attacks by Russia on Ukrainian infrastructure have resulted in at least three deaths and widespread power outages across the country....
Three Dead, Power Losses in Ukraine Following Intense Russian Attacks
A wave of intense attacks by Russia against Ukraine has led to three fatalities and widespread power outages across several regions within the country....
Major Russian Drone and Missile Attack on Ukraine Kills At Least 3 People and Cuts Power
A significant Russian attack involving drones and missiles struck multiple Ukrainian targets, resulting in at least three fatalities and widespread power outages....
Massive Russian Attack Across Ukraine Includes Death of Four-Year-Old Child
A significant military offensive by Russia has affected multiple regions within Ukraine. Sadly, one of the casualties includes a four-year-old child, highlighting the devastating impact on civilian po...
Russian Drone and Missile Attack Kills At Least Three in Ukraine
A significant Russian drone and missile assault on Ukrainian targets has resulted in at least three fatalities and widespread power outages....
Russian Strike Kills Four-Year-Old Child and Two Other People in Ukraine
A Russian strike in Ukraine resulted in the death of a four-year-old child and two other adults. The incident highlights the ongoing civilian casualties due to continued hostilities....
Israeli shelling killed five-month-old baby
An Israeli attack on a school being used as a shelter for displaced families in Gaza during a wedding resulted in six deaths, including a five-month-old baby. An Israeli tank fired at the second floor...
Russian Strike Destroys Nova Poshta Innovation Terminal in Kharkiv, Kills 4 Workers
A Russian missile strike overnight hit a terminal of logistics company Nova Poshta in Kharkiv, Ukraine, resulting in the death of four employees and injuring another four. The cargo facility suffered ...
4 Killed, Dozens Injured as Russia Fires Hypersonic Missile Barrage on Ukraine
Russia has reportedly conducted an attack against Ukraine using hypersonic missiles. The strike resulted in four deaths and dozens of injuries....
Many Have Lost Lives: Alarming Number of Military and Civilian Casualties Reported in American Venezuela Operation
This article discusses the alarming number of reported military and civilian casualties resulting from an alleged American operation in Venezuela. It emphasizes the human cost involved, highlighting s...
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