As of November 27, 2025, the Office of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine reported that 16,230 civilians have been killed due to Russian shelling, a significant increase from previous years. The number of injured civilians also rose to 38,036, reflecting a substantial surge in casualties. This increase is attributed to intensified missile and drone attacks, particularly affecting infrastructure and residential areas, as highlighted by the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine. These attacks have caused widespread damage, blackouts, and tragically, a rising death toll across the country.
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A Russian missile and drone attack on the western Ukrainian city of Ternopil has resulted in at least 25 fatalities, including three children, and 73 injuries, including 15 children. The strikes, considered one of the deadliest in the region since the full-scale invasion, targeted residential flats, with significant damage reported. The Ukrainian air force claimed to have intercepted a significant number of missiles and drones, including some shot down by Western-supplied fighter jets, but requested continued and timely supplies of aviation weapons to bolster defense capabilities, highlighting the devastating impact of the attacks.
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The Russian Federation launched a night attack on multiple Ukrainian cities, including Ternopil, Lviv, and Ivano-Frankivsk, targeting residential buildings and critical infrastructure. The situation is most dire in Ternopil, where two residential buildings sustained damage, resulting in 10 confirmed deaths and 37 injuries, including 12 children, with rescue operations ongoing to locate individuals trapped under rubble. Rescue efforts involve extensive resources, including aviation, specialized teams, and psychological support, while authorities are also establishing support services for affected civilians and documenting evidence of war crimes. Other regions reported injuries and damage, including warehouse fires in the Lviv region and disruptions to heat supply in Prykarpattia.
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On November 3rd, Russian forces fatally struck two civilians and their dog in Kruhliakivka, Kupiansk district, utilizing a drone strike. The victims were reportedly walking under a white flag, a recognized symbol of truce, when targeted. The 77th Aeromobile Brigade reported the absence of military targets nearby, suggesting the act was intended to falsely accuse Ukraine. This incident highlights the ongoing use of drone strikes, particularly in the Kharkiv region, which have been causing civilian casualties.
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On October 23, the Ukrainian military released footage purportedly showing a Russian FPV drone targeting Ukrainian farmers in Donetsk Oblast, with the 12th Brigade Azov describing it as a “safari” of civilians. The video depicts farmers fleeing agricultural equipment as the drone approaches and crashes into a vehicle. This alleged incident adds to the list of reported war crimes. Additionally, reports indicate Russian soldiers killed at least four civilians sheltering in a basement in Zvanivka, Donetsk Oblast, after attempting to obtain information about Ukrainian positions.
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Russia strikes Kharkiv kindergarten with drones: 1 fatality, multiple injuries including children. It’s truly heartbreaking to hear about such a devastating event, isn’t it? The news of a drone strike on a kindergarten in Kharkiv, resulting in the death of one person and injuries to several others, including children, is a stark reminder of the human cost of this conflict. It’s incredibly difficult to process the idea that a place meant for nurturing and safety could become a target.
The attack, unfortunately, seems to be part of a larger pattern. Reports indicate that the strike was part of a larger wave of attacks, coming on the heels of overnight missile and drone assaults on Kyiv and other regions.… Continue reading
In a tragic incident, Gaza’s Hamas-run civil defense reported the deaths of eleven people, all from the same family, after an Israeli tank shell struck their bus in northern Gaza. The Israeli military stated that soldiers fired at a “suspicious vehicle” that had crossed the designated yellow line, which continues to mark areas still under Israeli control. This event marks the deadliest single incident involving Israeli soldiers in Gaza since the ceasefire began. Both sides have exchanged accusations, with Hamas blaming Israel for targeting the family and Israel stating the vehicle posed a threat.
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Target civilians, record the carnage: Yahya Sinwar’s 2022 memo planning Oct. 7. Let’s dive straight into the heart of this unsettling reality. The narrative paints a picture of a meticulously planned attack, a calculated campaign of violence aimed at civilians, and, chillingly, the deliberate documentation of the ensuing carnage. It’s a scenario that, even when presented as hard evidence, continues to be denied or twisted by some. There are those who will find justifications, rationalizing the targeting of civilians as some twisted form of “resistance,” a grim perspective that underscores the depths of the ideological divide. The scale of the brutality, particularly against civilians, is what shocks.… Continue reading
Early Friday, Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine, targeting energy infrastructure and residential areas. The assault resulted in casualties, including a child, and widespread power outages affecting over half of Kyiv, along with water supply issues. At least ten energy facilities were hit, prompting emergency crews to work to restore power, as emergency blackouts were implemented in the Kyiv region. Residential buildings in Kyiv also sustained damage from drone strikes, causing fires in a high-rise apartment block.
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A Russian strike caused a fire at a perinatal center in Ukraine’s Sumy region, although all patients and staff were safely evacuated to a shelter. This incident underscores the ongoing threat to civilians amidst the war, despite the efforts of U.S. President Donald Trump to mediate peace. Meanwhile, Ukraine is seeking stricter sanctions and is requesting Tomahawk missiles from the White House to strike targets within Russia, which would be a significant escalation, according to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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