In Kyivs surrounding areas, Russian forces were found to have committed apparent war crimes, including summary executions,torture, andrape

Ukraine says Russia launched several missiles and an estimated 168 drones, killing at least 17 civilians and injuring more than 40 others

Geoff Bennett Russian airstrikes across Ukraine overnight killed at least 17 civilians and injured more than 40 others

HRW reported that Russia may have used cluster munitions in its attack on Kyiv which killed three civilians, and formed part of a wider strike on Kyiv which totaled 17 civilian causalities, and dozens injured

Ukrainian Strike Kills Thirteen in RussiaAugust 10, 2026A Ukrainian drone attack on Nizhnekamsk, an industrial city home to one of Russias largest and most advanced oil refineries, killed thirteen and injured thirty-nine others, marking one of the deadliest attacks on Russian territory since the war began (NYT)

Ukrainian officials reported on August 19 that a Russian first-person view (FPV) drone intentionally targeted a minibus in Kherson City, killing four civilians and injuring five others

There can be no justification for using cluster munitions near homes, schools, and hospitals, and it shows Russias utter disregard for civilians and the international law designed to protect them

Attacks on civilians are prohibited under international law, namely the Fourth Geneva Convention 1949, and constitute war crimes

In July 2026, the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine highlighted that at least 437 civilians were killed in July 2026 alone, the highest number since May 2022

Ukraine Strikes Grain Terminals at Black Sea Port, Halting OperationsAugust 12, 2026At least two people were killed, and two major grain terminals halted operations after a significant Ukrainian attack on Russias Black Sea port city of Novorossiysk struck warships, regional authorities said (Reuters)