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UN Reports 40% Surge in Ukrainian Civilian Casualties From Russian Attacks
The UN reported a 40% increase in Ukrainian civilian casualties from Russian attacks between December 2025 and May 2026. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk highlighted long-range strikes, a deadly Kyiv attack, torture of Ukrainian prisoners of war, and attacks on energy infrastructure as key factors.
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