Civilian casualties rise as Russian and Ukrainian strikes kill 43 and injure 407 in three days
At least 43 civilians have been killed and 407 injured in Russian and Ukrainian attacks over the past 72 hours, according to figures compiled from regional officials and published by a conflict‑tracking project.
At least 43 civilians have been killed and 407 injured in Russian and Ukrainian attacks over the past 72 hours, according to figures compiled from regional officials and published by the conflict‑monitoring project @CIT_shellings.
The data, which draw on Russian and Ukrainian regional official reports, attribute 32 civilian deaths and 250 injuries to Russian strikes. Ukrainian strikes over the same period are reported to have killed 11 civilians and wounded 157.
These figures don’t capture unreported cases but offer a snapshot of the immediate human cost of recent shelling, missile and drone attacks on both sides of the front. They highlight that Russian operations are causing the larger share of reported casualties, while also showing that Ukrainian attacks inside Russian territory are killing and injuring civilians.
The casualty pattern reflects the different ways each side is using long‑range weapons. Russia continues to hit Ukrainian territory with larger numbers of missiles and drones, which helps explain the higher death toll recorded from its strikes. Ukraine, for its part, has been conducting attacks that reach into Russian regions, where local authorities report both damage to facilities and civilian losses.
Politically, the numbers feed into contrasting narratives. Ukrainian officials point to Russian strikes as evidence of a deliberate campaign against civilians and civilian infrastructure. Russian authorities use reports of casualties from Ukrainian attacks as proof that ordinary Russians are under threat.
For humanitarian organizations and medical services, the numbers signal sustained pressure: emergency care is needed for hundreds of injured people across multiple regions in a short time.
Whether this 72‑hour spike becomes a trend will depend on how both militaries adjust their targeting and tempo. Signs to watch include changes in daily casualty reports from regional administrations and shifts in the types of sites being hit on either side of the border.
Sources
- OSINT