Ukraine war: Civilian casualties spike as Russian drones and missiles target cities

Civilian casualties in Ukraine have risen sharply in recent months, with UN figures showing a 50% increase in March alone as Russian attacks intensify. Ballistic missile strikes have hit playgrounds and city centres, killing children and dozens in single attacks. While world leaders condemn the violence, most civilian deaths now come from precision-guided armed drones, accounting for over 70% of fatalities – a significant rise from previous years. These First-Person View drones, operated remotely to target non-military sites, demonstrate a brutal shift in warfare tactics. Sophisticated Russian missiles continue to threaten populated areas despite claims of "mistakes". The escalating violence marks a grim deterioration compared to the same period last year, with no respite in sight for besieged communities. Each month brings deadlier statistics, underscoring the war’s growing toll on ordinary Ukrainians.

Al Jazeera’s Alex Gatopoulos reports.

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