Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Ukraine reports highest civilian casualties since 2022 amid intensified Russian attacks
Ukraine has seen its highest number of civilian casualties in over four years this month, with many people killed and injured due to increased Russian attacks using drones, bombs, and missiles.
These attacks have targeted cities like Kyiv and Chernihiv, where a child and an adult were recently killed.
Ukraine has been fighting back by striking Russian oil refineries, which has led to fuel shortages in Russia.
Meanwhile, Romania shot down a Russian drone in its territorial waters, causing tension between the two countries.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged for more support to help defend against these attacks.
Ukraine records highest monthly civilian casualties since April 2022 with 377 killed and 2,129 injured this month.
Russian attacks have intensified, targeting populated areas including Kyiv with ballistic missiles and drones.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reports nearly 1,700 drones, 1,630 guided aerial bombs, and 50 ballistic missiles launched by Russia in the past week.
Ukraine continues strikes on Russian energy infrastructure, prompting Russia to extend its ban on diesel exports.
Romania shoots down a Russian drone over its territorial waters in the Black Sea, leading to diplomatic tensions.
- Who
- Ukrainian civilians, Russian military, Ukrainian government, Romanian authorities
- What
- Intensified Russian attacks and Ukrainian counter-strikes on energy infrastructure
- When
- This month, with a significant escalation in the past week
- Where
- Ukraine, including Kyiv and Chernihiv; Russian energy sites; Black Sea and Romanian territorial waters
- Why
- Russia aims to pressure Ukraine, while Ukraine targets Russian energy infrastructure in response
Ukrainian Government
Russian Government
Escalation of Attacks
Ukrainian Government
Ukraine accuses Russia of intensifying attacks on civilian areas, including Kyiv, using ballistic missiles and drones.
Russian Government
Russia has not publicly commented on the specific allegations but continues its military operations in Ukraine.
Strikes on Energy Infrastructure
Ukrainian Government
Ukraine justifies its strikes on Russian energy sites as part of its defense strategy.
Russian Government
Russia views Ukrainian strikes on its energy infrastructure as acts of aggression and has imposed export bans in response.
- Civilian Casualties
- 377 killed, 2,129 injured this month
- Russian Attacks
- 1,700 drones, 1,630 guided aerial bombs, 50 ballistic missiles in the past week
- Chernihiv Attack
- 1 child and 1 adult killed, 3 injured
- Romanian Drone Incident
- Russian drone shot down over Romanian territorial waters
- Ukrainian Strikes
- Targeted Russian oil refineries, prompting export bans