UN says 183 Ukrainian children killed or wounded in July, the worst month since 2022

The United Nations has recorded 183 Ukrainian children killed or wounded in July, marking the highest monthly toll since the war began in 2022. The Ukrainian military released the breakdown on a day when many schools across the country remained closed due to Russian strikes. The figure includes both deaths and injuries, though the UN did not provide a separate split in the initial statement. The previous high was reported in March 2022, during the first weeks of the full-scale invasion. The spike comes as Russia intensifies aerial attacks on urban areas, with recent bombings hitting residential buildings and playgrounds. Ukrainian officials say the actual number may be higher, as some cases are still being verified. The UN has repeatedly called for the protection of children in conflict zones, noting that schools and hospitals must never be military targets.