The UN noted that the number of civilian casualties increased due to increased Russian attacks in the Donetsk region

In September 2024, the total number of civilian casualties was the highest since July 2022 – primarily due to increased Russian attacks in the Donetsk region and the use of guided aerial bombs and strike drones.

The human rights situation against the backdrop of Russia’s full-scale aggression “remains bleak.” This is stated in the final report of the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine, which covers the period from September to November 2024 and was published on December 31.

The report, which covers the period from September to November 2024, details human rights violations related to the conflict, highlighting increased Russian attacks on populated areas, deliberate strikes on energy infrastructure and efforts to restrict fundamental rights.

“Behind every fact and figure in this report are stories of loss and human suffering, revealing the devastating impact of the war across Ukraine,” said Danielle Bell, head of HRMMU. “September marked the highest monthly toll since July 2022, when my team documented 574 civilian deaths and 3,032 injuries in three months,” she added. Ninety-three percent of the casualties occurred in Ukrainian government-controlled areas, particularly in Donetsk, Kharkiv and Kherson, where military activity remains most intense, the report said.