Event Brief
UPDATED Jul 21, 2026 at 2:10 PM ET
Jul 21, 2026 at 7:07 AM ET
UN reports sharp rise in civilian casualties in Ukraine
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UN says long-range missiles and drones are increasing civilian deaths and injuries in Ukraine and Russia in 2026.
WHO: Danielle Bell, head of the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine
WHAT: UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission documented rising civilian deaths and injuries from long-range missile and drone attacks
WHEN: Jul 21, 2026 at 12:31 PM ET
WHERE: Geneva, Switzerland
WHY: Attacks using long-range ballistic missiles and drones affected densely populated urban areas far from the front line.
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