Key points
- In March 2026, 89 children were killed or injured in Russia’s attacks on Ukraine – 65% more than the previous month.
- Long-range weapons remain the main cause of civilian casualties.
- In the first quarter of 2026, the number of children harmed rose by 49% compared with the same period in 2025.
- Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, at least 3,452 children have been killed or injured.
In March 2026, 89 children were killed or injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine. That is 65% more than in February. The figures come from the UN report on civilian casualties.
The main cause of civilian casualties remains strikes using long-range weapons – missiles and drones. In March alone, 80 children were injured, while four girls and five boys were killed.
In the first quarter of 2026, the number of children harmed rose by 49% compared with the same period in 2025.
Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, at least 3,452 children have been killed or injured.
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