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UPDATED Jul 21, 2026 at 2:10 PM ET
Jul 21, 2026 at 7:07 AM ET
UN: Civilian casualties rise sharply in first half of 2026
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The UN says civilian deaths and injuries rose sharply in the first six months of 2026 in the Russia-Ukraine war.
WHO: United Nations
WHAT: UN reported a steep rise in civilians killed or wounded in the first half of 2026
WHEN: Jul 21, 2026 at 5:57 AM ET
WHERE: Russia and Ukraine
WHY: The UN reported that civilian deaths and injuries increased sharply in the first six months of 2026.
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