U.N. Says Civilian Casualties in Ukraine Reached Highest Monthly Level Since April 2022
The U.N. Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine said 282 civilians were killed and 1,794 injured in June, a 10% increase from May and 37% above June 2025.
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Ukraine’s Drone Attack on Russian Oil Hub Kills 13, Officials Say
A Ukrainian drone attack struck an oil hub inside Russia on Aug. 10, according to Russian officials cited by The Associated Press, amid repeated overnight strikes by both countries.
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Ukraine Reports New Strikes on Russian Oil Facilities as UN Records 1,396 Civilian Deaths in 2026
Ukraine reported additional strikes on Russian oil facilities deep inside Russia on August 6, while the United Nations said 1,396 civilians were killed in Ukraine during the first six months of 2026.
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UNAMA Says Pakistan-Afghanistan Fighting Killed Nearly 500 Afghan Civilians; Pakistan Rejects Findings
UNAMA reported nearly 500 Afghan civilian deaths and more than 1,000 injuries from Pakistani cross-border operations between October 2025 and June 2026. Pakistan’s military called the findings baseless on July 31.
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Pakistan Rejects U.N. Finding of Nearly 500 Afghan Civilian Deaths on July 31, 2026
Pakistan’s military rejected a U.N. assessment that cross-border operations killed nearly 500 Afghan civilians and wounded more than 1,000.
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Ukraine Reports New Strikes on Russia as Moscow’s Attacks on Kyiv Intensify
Ukraine said it struck additional Russian oil facilities on Aug. 6, one day after a Russian missile and drone barrage around Kyiv killed 17 people, according to Ukrainian authorities cited by the Associated Press.
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Pakistan Rejects UNAMA Findings on Afghan Civilian Toll
Pakistan has rejected UNAMA findings that 499 Afghan civilians were killed and 1,216 wounded, deepening a dispute over accountability and security.