In the morning of Thursday 31 July, Russia launched a drone and missile attack on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, killing at least 31 civilians, and injuring 159 others. Among the killed include three children, aged three, six and 17.
Ukraine: At least 31 civilians killed, including 12 children and 159 injured by Russian drone and missile strikes on Ukrainian capital, Kyiv
Sudan and Gaza: highest civilian harm per incident revealed by AOAV data
Recent findings from Action on Armed Violence (AOAV) have highlighted Sudan and Gaza as the two conflict zones with the highest civilian harm per incident involving explosive violence.
Global civilian casualties from explosive weapons surge in 2024 by 67%, hitting record highs
Civilian casualties from explosive violence worldwide rose by 67% in 2024, making it the deadliest year since their records began in 2010, the latest data from AOAV has shown.
Donetsk, Ukraine: 15 killed, 24 injured in Russian S-300 missile strike on Sloviansk, 14 April.
On Friday 14 April, 15 civilians were killed and 24 injured in a Russian S-300 missile strike in Sloviansk, Donetsk.