UN: Civilian casualties in Ukraine up 85% in September

UN reports civilian casualties in Ukraine rose 85% in September compared to the same month last year, with at least 328 killed and 2,105 wounded. The UN attributes the high losses to intensified Russian attacks across the country. The UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission confirmed 249 deaths and 1,068 injuries in September 2025, with victims recorded in 22 regions and Kyiv. Casualties occurred on 22 of 30 days, more frequently than any other month since the full-scale invasion began. October has remained deadly, including a strike on Pryluky killing 22 civilians. The UN warns systematic attacks on energy infrastructure ahead of winter may increase civilian suffering.