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Civilian Casualties in Ukraine Continue to Rise in May

The number of civilian casualties in Ukraine has increased in May and is expected to surpass April's figures, according to preliminary UN data.

Civilian Casualties in Ukraine Continue to Rise in May
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Civilian casualties in Ukraine have risen in May and are likely to exceed April’s figures, the Kyiv Post reports, citing preliminary data from the United Nations (UN).

A senior UN official warned on Monday that the war is becoming deadlier for civilians each year, citing Russia’s escalating drone and missile attacks across the country as the cause.

Source: www.kyivpost.com