Keywords: Casualties


UN report highlights civilian toll of Afghanistan war from 2009 to 2021

A new United Nations report has highlighted the devastating human cost of the Afghan conflict during the period in which US and NATO forces were deployed in the country, documenting tens of thousands of civilian deaths and injuries between 2009 and 2021. According to the United Nations Assistance Mission......

Himalayas: Over 1,000 Dead After Deadly Floods in Nepal and China

The toll from the disaster that struck several areas of the Himalayas on August 26 continues to rise. At least 1,003 people have lost their lives in Nepal and China, while more than 4,400 people remain missing. Among them are many foreigners, raising fears of a worsening toll in the coming days. One......

Ukraine: Russian drone strike leaves at least 37 dead near Kiev

At least 37 people have lost their lives in an overnight attack on a warehouse located in the Bucha district, near Kiev. This toll, which may still change, once again highlights the ongoing violence of Russian strikes against Ukrainian territory. Another deadly night in Ukraine. A strike attributed to......

Devastating floods in Nepal push death toll to 579 as thousands remain missing

Nepal is facing a major humanitarian emergency after catastrophic floods swept through large parts of the country, killing at least 579 people and leaving 1,924 others missing, according to the latest figures released by the authorities. Among those reported missing are 517 foreign nationals, highlighting......

Russia: Two Dead After Drone Crash, Wildberries Site Devastated by Fire

A new night marked by drones in Russia has resulted in two fatalities and caused a significant fire at a Wildberries logistics center, one of the country's major online retail players. Russian authorities attribute these incidents to Ukrainian drone attacks. Two People Killed in Southwestern Russia Two......

Ukraine: Macron condemns Russian strikes and promises new interceptor missiles

Following a deadly Russian attack on a shopping center in Kryvyi Rih, Emmanuel Macron condemned strikes he deemed particularly serious. The French president announced the dispatch of additional interceptor missiles to Ukraine, as Kyiv faces increasing pressure on its air defense capabilities. A new......

Myanmar: 14 dead after airstrike on monastery

An airstrike attributed to the Myanmar military has resulted in 14 deaths at a monastery in central Myanmar where civilians were participating in a meditation retreat. This tragedy comes as violence against civilian populations continues to escalate in the conflict between the junta and its opponents. A......

At least 51 people killed in boat accident in northwestern Nigeria

At least 51 people have died after a boat capsized in Nigeria’s northwestern Sokoto State, according to local authorities, while rescue teams continue searching the river for possible survivors and additional victims. The accident occurred in the Goronyo area, where the vessel reportedly sank......

Russian rights official says more than 60 complaints were sent to the UN

Russia’s human rights commissioner, Yana Lantratova, says more than 60 communications have been sent to the United Nations concerning alleged attacks on civilians in Russia during the conflict with Ukraine. According to Lantratova, most of the communications have not received a response. She said......