Civilian Toll Rises in Escalating Ukraine War | Europe News

Civilian casualties in Ukraine surged 37% in the first half of 2026, with over 1,300 killed and nearly 8,000 injured—marking the deadliest stretch since 2022. As air strikes intensify on both sides, peace talks stall, and the UN warns attacks on civilians violate international law. Russia’s missile barrages hit Kyiv, while Ukraine retaliates with drone strikes targeting Russian military supply hubs, including a deadly hit on a major retailer’s warehouses. The human toll keeps rising with no end in sight. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ce991acfd5114072