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Hegseth Pushes to Slash Civilian-Protection Program as Casualties Mount
politics23 hours ago

Hegseth Pushes to Slash Civilian-Protection Program as Casualties Mount

ProPublica reports that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asked top commanders to vote on drastic cuts to the Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response (CHMR) program; commanders largely rejected eliminating it, with some urging full staffing. Hegseth ultimately gutted CHMR, cutting funding, but follow-up memos and rising civilian casualties in Yemen and Iran have spurred a partial revival and reboot at reduced staffing, signaling a potential return of the program amid congressional pressure and debates over legal and moral obligations to minimize civilian harm.

via ProPublica|
#central-command#chmr#civilian-casualties
Ukraine widens drone strikes into Russia, signaling higher civilian risk
world2 days ago

Ukraine widens drone strikes into Russia, signaling higher civilian risk

Ukraine has expanded its long-range drone campaign into Russia, targeting oil and gas facilities and logistics hubs like Wildberries to pressure Moscow; Kyiv says civilian deaths are collateral rather than deliberate, but the shift signals a willingness to accept a higher civilian toll as the war moves deeper into Russian territory, raising concerns among European officials and experts about escalation and international law.

via politico.eu|
#civilian-casualties#drones#energy-infrastructure
Escalation and Warnings as Russia-Ukraine Attacks Grow Worse
world-war3 days ago

Escalation and Warnings as Russia-Ukraine Attacks Grow Worse

Russia and Ukraine intensified drone and missile strikes, killing at least 17 people as Putin warned of far more destructive retaliation on Ukrainian economic targets; attacks hit targets in both countries and occupied areas, including an Ozon warehouse and a Samara oil refinery, while Kyiv reported strikes on rail infrastructure and other infrastructure, with the Kryvyi Rih mall attack pushing civilian casualties higher and signaling a war expanding beyond the front lines and prompting renewed Western military and energy resilience aid.

via Al Jazeera|
#civilian-casualties#drones#russia
EU brands Kryvyi Rih attack 'terror by design' as Ukraine mourns 16 dead
world4 days ago

EU brands Kryvyi Rih attack 'terror by design' as Ukraine mourns 16 dead

A Russian drone strike on Kryvyi Rih’s shopping centre killed 16 people and wounded many, with a second strike on the roof during emergency response. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas condemned the attack as 'terror by design' and signaled broad sanctions on Russia. Separately, four people, including three children, were killed in strikes in the Mykolaiv region. Zelenskyy urged a stronger international response and accountability, as Kyiv prepares for a coalition meeting with its allies to reaffirm support.

via The Guardian|
#civilian-casualties#drone-strike#kryvyi-rih
Drone strike on Kryvyi Rih mall leaves at least 15 dead, hundreds wounded
world4 days ago

Drone strike on Kryvyi Rih mall leaves at least 15 dead, hundreds wounded

Russian drones hit Kryvyi Rih’s largest shopping centre, killing at least 15 people and wounding more than 130, including 22 children; Zelensky called the attack cynical and despicable and said a second drone struck the mall about 30 minutes later. A separate strike in Mykolaiv killed four, including three children. The UN reports rising civilian casualties in July, and allied countries will meet to reaffirm support for Kyiv on Independence Day.

via Al Jazeera|
#civilian-casualties#drones#kryvyi-rih
Kyiv hit by major Russian missile-drone barrage; hospital, homes damaged, casualties rise
europe6 days ago

Kyiv hit by major Russian missile-drone barrage; hospital, homes damaged, casualties rise

Russia launched a large ballistic missile and drone assault on Kyiv shortly after midnight, striking multiple districts including a children's hospital and residential buildings, killing at least five people and injuring 23. Officials reported about a dozen attack sites, with missiles also fired toward Kyiv from Kursk, as Ukraine contends with a Patriot interceptor shortage and works to bolster its defense.

via The Kyiv Independent|
#civilian-casualties#europe#kyiv
Israel launches criminal probe into death of Gaza girl Hind Rajab, admits firing on car
world6 days ago

Israel launches criminal probe into death of Gaza girl Hind Rajab, admits firing on car

Israel announced a criminal investigation into the killing of five-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza City, marking the first admission that troops fired at the car she was in during a raid. The case has long been denied by the Israeli military and has fueled calls for accountability from Hind Rajab’s family and supporters, who remain skeptical of real justice. The probe is part of a broader review of troop conduct in Gaza, amid international reactions including Australia summoning Israel’s ambassador over related aid-worker killings and renewed calls for an independent inquiry into Palestinian civilian deaths.

via Al Jazeera|
#civilian-casualties#gaza#hind-rajab
IDF to Probe Fire on Vehicle Carrying 5-Year-Old Hind Rajab in Gaza
world7 days ago

IDF to Probe Fire on Vehicle Carrying 5-Year-Old Hind Rajab in Gaza

Israel’s military confirmed for the first time that it fired on a vehicle carrying five-year-old Hind Rajab and six family members in Gaza City during the war, reversing earlier statements; Hind survived the initial attack but died days later, and a Palestinian Red Crescent ambulance sent to reach her was shelled, killing two paramedics. The IDF says it will open a criminal investigation by Military Police after reviewing the incident, amid questions about troop presence and prior raids in Gaza City.

via BBC|
#civilian-casualties#gaza-city#hind-rajab
Civilian toll climbs as Russia-Ukraine strikes intensify across border regions
world8 days ago

Civilian toll climbs as Russia-Ukraine strikes intensify across border regions

A fresh wave of fighting leaves civilians dead or injured on both sides as Ukrainian strikes on Russia killed nine people and injured 23 (including a child), with casualties in Belgorod and Astrakhan; in Ukraine, Russian drone and missile attacks killed people in Sumy, Donetsk and other regions. Kyiv said it fired about 822 drones toward Russia, including Moscow, and targeted logistics hubs such as Wildberries warehouses, while Moscow reported strikes on Ukrainian cities and ports, underscoring a continuing cycle of violence with both sides accusing the other of targeting civilians.

via BBC|
#belgorod-region#civilian-casualties#donetsk-region
Ukraine Gains Ground in South as Russian Losses Mount
world10 days ago

Ukraine Gains Ground in South as Russian Losses Mount

Ukrainian officials say Russia suffered about 42,860 killed or wounded in July, with total Russian losses since the invasion around 1.46 million and a record 13,998 military vehicles lost; Kyiv also announces a successful counteroffensive in the southern front, reclaiming roughly 745 sq km across 26 settlements and clearing another 300 sq km of “gray zone” territory. The UN reports July 2026 as the deadliest month for Ukrainian civilians, with 437 killed, though Ukraine says the civilian toll could be higher. Independent observers corroborate some territorial gains but cautions on exact figures; Ukrainian drone strikes targeted Russian logistics to degrade supply lines, while analysts note Kremlin reports of gains often outpace reality.

via Kyiv Post|
#civilian-casualties#drone-warfare#military-casualties
Deadly Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon flare after June truce
world10 days ago

Deadly Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon flare after June truce

Eleven people, including three children, were killed and 19 wounded in two Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon (Ansar and Deir al-Zahrani), the deadliest toll since the June ceasefire. The strikes drew condemnation from Lebanon’s prime minister and prompted fears of broader escalation, with Hezbollah vowing retaliation as residents fled the area.

via The Guardian|
#airstrikes#civilian-casualties#hezbollah
Pentagon reports 153 civilian deaths from 2025 Yemen airstrikes against Houthis
world13 days ago

Pentagon reports 153 civilian deaths from 2025 Yemen airstrikes against Houthis

A Pentagon civilian‑casualties review released to Congress says three US airstrikes in April 2025 against Houthi targets in Yemen killed 153 civilians and injured 243. Strikes near Sana'a and the Ras Isa port were intended to counter Houthi fuel revenue and disruption of Red Sea shipping. The assessment concluded civilian harm was more likely than not, and the Pentagon said condolence payments were not appropriate in these cases. The report adds to ongoing scrutiny of civilian casualties in US operations amid tensions over the Red Sea and Iran’s proxies.

via Euronews.com|
#civilian-casualties#houthis#pentagon-report