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UN urges halt to attacks on civilians and renewed push for diplomacy in Ukraine | United Nations Peace Operations
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: UN Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs , as published by ReliefWeb
· July 9, 2026
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Key takeaway The number of civilian casualties has risen by 24 percent compared to the same period in 2024.
Civilians in Ukraine have faced a significant increase in attacks, with 2025 being one of the deadliest years. The number of civilian casualties has risen by 24 percent compared to the same period in 2024. The situation continues to deteriorate, with casualty figures still increasing.
The United Nations has called for an end to these attacks on civilians. For more information on the situation in Ukraine, readers can refer to the United Nations Peace Operations report, available on ReliefWeb.
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Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
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