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Ukraine War: 2025 Deadliest Year for Civilians
12 Jan
Summary
- Civilian casualties in Ukraine rose 31% in 2025, totaling 2,514 killed and 12,142 injured.
- Intensified front-line fighting and expanded long-range weapon use drove the surge in harm.
- Nearly two-thirds of casualties occurred in frontline areas, with drone attacks increasing sharply.
The United Nations reported that 2025 marked the deadliest year for civilians in Ukraine since 2022, with conflict-related violence claiming 2,514 lives and injuring 12,142. This represents a 31% increase in victims compared to 2024, driven by intensified front-line hostilities and the broader deployment of long-range weaponry.
Russian armed forces' intensified territorial capture efforts in 2025 led to increased civilian harm, infrastructure destruction, and displacement in front-line zones. Almost two-thirds of all casualties occurred in these volatile areas, with older individuals disproportionately affected. Civilian casualties from short-range drones also saw a sharp rise, rendering many areas near the front lines uninhabitable.
