The UN warns of the climbing of human toll in Ukraine in the middle of incessant air attacks, the growing help deficit

“Nowhere in security in Ukraine,” said Miroslav Jenča, deputy secretary general for Europe in the UN political affairs department.

Citing figures from the United Nations Human Rights Office, OhchrHe said civilian victims reached a three -year summit in June, with 6,754 civilians killed or injured in the first half of 2025.

Russian forces have launched more than 5,000 long -range ammunition against Ukraine so far in July, including 728 record drones in one day. Large cities like Kyiv and Odesa were affected by swarms of missiles and drones.

The deputy secretary general for humanitarian affairs, Joyce Msuya, echoes these words, saying that “there is no longer any safety location in Ukraine” because the use of explosive weapons in populated areas has left the cities in shock.

A rehabilitation center for people with disabilities in Kharkiv, maternity rooms, schools and energy infrastructure has all been criticized in recent weeks.

Humitarian spiraling located

The humanitarian impact strongly aggravates, she continued.

“Nearly 13 million people need help, but limited funding means that we can only reach a fraction,” said Msuya. To date, only 34% of the $ 2.6 billion necessary for this year’s humanitarian response have been received.

Ukraine’s travel crisis also continues to grow. More than 3.7 million people remain in the country while nearly six million are refugees abroad. More than 26,000 people have newly signed up in public transportation centers since April alone.

Hit in Russia

The senior UN officials also expressed their concern about the civilian victims reported by Ukrainian drone strikes in Russia, including in Belgorod, Kursk and Moscow.

Although the UN cannot independently verify these incidents, Mr. Jenča reiterated that “international law clearly prohibits attacks on civilians and civil infrastructure. We strongly condemn all these attacks wherever they occur. ”

Concerns about nuclear security

Attacks near Ukraine nuclear installations have still alarmed the UN.

Earlier this month, drone strikes struck Enerhodar, where the staff of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant live, and drones were detected near other operational factories.

“Any nuclear incident must be avoided at all costs,” said Jenča.

Political momentum required

While certain diplomatic movements continue, including recent prisoners’ exchanges and talks in Istanbul, UN officials have called for an intensified political will to a cease-fire.

“The heartbreaking and growing human assessment of the past almost three and a half years of war highlights the urgency of a complete, immediate and unconditional ceasefire,” said Jenča, “as the first step towards a just and lasting peace. »»