The International Organization for Migration (IOM) remains deeply concerned by the continued rise in civilian casualties across Ukraine. More than 20 people were killed in a strike on the village of Yarova in the Donetsk region today, according to Ukrainian authorities. This follows the 7 September attack on Kyiv that left three people dead, including a mother and a child. Casualties were also recorded in Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, and Kherson regions.
The civilian population in Ukraine continues to bear the heavy burden of the war, with Russian strikes hitting cities and villages on the frontline and beyond. In July 2025 alone, 286 deaths and 1,388 injuries were recorded by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, the highest monthly toll since May 2022.
Displacement remains a defining feature of the crisis. According to IOM data, approximately 5.7 million people remain displaced globally, and 3.8 million are internally displaced within Ukraine, while 4.1 million people have returned either from internal displacement or from abroad.
IOM emphasizes the urgent need for actions that prioritize the protection of civilians and ensure essential humanitarian assistance. Since 2022, IOM has been among the first responders delivering aid to affected individuals and supporting the recovery of communities affected by hostilities and displacement.
IOM strongly supports the UN Secretary-General's renewed call for a ceasefire that would result in a just, comprehensive, and sustainable peace in Ukraine.
