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One of the Deadliest Days in Ukraine This Year, Reports UN Mission
“March 7 was one of the deadliest days for civilians in Ukraine so far this year, with 21 reported killed,” said UN mission chief Danielle Bell.
Russia’s full-scale invasion, which began in February 2022, has led to the deaths of thousands and displaced millions as the war continues.
According to the UN monitoring mission, all documented civilian casualties on March 7—including 21 fatalities and 79 of the 81 injuries—occurred in Ukrainian-controlled territory. The mission is currently working to verify these numbers following its standard methodology.
Heavy Civilian Losses in Donetsk
Most of the casualties were in the Donetsk region, including the town of Dobropillia, where a Russian attack involving multiple weapons late Friday night resulted in 11 deaths and 47 injuries, including seven children, the UN mission reported.
Local authorities said the strike destroyed or severely damaged at least eight five-story residential buildings, an administrative building, and a shopping center.
According to the UN monitoring mission, only two other days in 2025—January 8 and February 1—have seen as many civilian fatalities, with local reports confirming 21 deaths on each occasion. The UN mission has been able to verify 19 of those casualties for both dates.
While casualty numbers have varied in recent months, the overall trend remains higher than in 2024.
The UN monitoring mission will publish its monthly civilian protection update for February on its website on March 11.
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