UN monitors: at least 328 civilians killed in Ukraine in September as attacks on energy intensify
Oct. 16, 2026 — At least 328 civilians were killed and 2,105 injured in Ukraine in September, 85% more than in September 2025, the UN human rights monitoring mission in Ukraine said, UN News reported. "The first two weeks of October were among the deadliest periods for civilians in years," said Danielle Bell, the mission's head. Strikes on Oct. 13 and 14 hit energy facilities including Kyiv's three main power stations, temporarily leaving 600,000 people without electricity, according to Ukrainian authorities. The mission said Ukrainian forces also targeted electricity and heating infrastructure in occupied territory and in Russia.
The wall: Russia's account of the strikes was not included.
Tier: Reported (based on UN News' account of the UN human rights monitoring mission)
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