UN Records 183 Ukrainian Children Killed or Wounded in July, Highest Toll Since 2022
UN monitors recorded 183 Ukrainian children killed or wounded in July, the highest monthly figure since the war began in 2022, according to a breakdown released by Ukraine's military on a day when Russian strikes forced many schools nationwide to remain closed.
United Nations monitoring data show that 183 Ukrainian children were killed or wounded in July, the highest monthly total recorded since Russia's full-scale invasion began in 2022.
The figures were released by the Ukrainian armed forces, which published a detailed breakdown of the casualties. The release coincided with a day when a significant number of schools across Ukraine were unable to open, as Russian strikes disrupted classes in multiple areas.
The closures underline how ongoing Russian attacks continue to disrupt daily life in Ukraine, including children's ability to attend school in person. The United Nations regularly tracks civilian casualties, including among minors, throughout the war, and the July figure marks a rise compared with previous months since the conflict began.
The report does not specify the exact circumstances in which the children were killed or injured, nor does it identify the particular regions where the strikes occurred. It is also not stated how many of the 183 children died versus how many were wounded.
The figure adds to mounting evidence that the war continues to take a heavy toll on Ukrainian civilians, particularly on children, whose safety and access to education remain at risk amid continued hostilities.
