February 13, 2026
CIT report shows nearly 3,000 civilians killed, over 17,000 injured in Ukraine in 2025 as intensity of Russian strikes rises
A new report by the Conflict Intelligence Team (CIT) has indicated that the year 2025 was the deadliest for the civilian population on both sides of the frontline since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022
TL;DR
- 2025 was the deadliest year for civilians since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022, with 2,919 killed and 17,775 injured.
- The intensity of strikes in June and July 2025 reached record highs.
- Civilian casualties in areas controlled by Ukraine rose by 35% compared to 2024.
- Drone strikes caused the largest number of casualties in 2025, with affected individuals increasing more than threefold from 2024.
- The report suggests Russian forces systematically disregard war rules, potentially committing war crimes.
- The Conflict Intelligence Team (CIT) collects data from official statements, open-source materials, and geolocation.
- CIT figures align with UN data, which also reported the highest civilian casualties in Ukraine in 2025 since the invasion began.
- The report warns that civilian casualties are likely to continue rising in 2026 if current trends, particularly increased drone use and aerial attacks, persist.
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