New figures, released by the Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU), show the significant rise taking place in the first five months of 2025, compared to the same period last year.
“There aren’t enough means to protect the civilians,” added Velch.
The use of FPV drones intensified in frontline areas over the past year, driven by technological advancements and increased production rates, according to a new report released by the UNHC.
Documented casualties have included civilians on bicycles, on public buses, in ambulances and those delivering humanitarian aid.
She also said that the increase in “long-range attacks with missiles” was adding to the death toll.
In recent weeks, night strikes have been terrorising even those civilians who aren’t near the front line, like those in Kyiv.
‘We’re all exhausted’
She has seen several buildings, including a children’s hospital, reduced to “piles of bricks and metal.”
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Olena described how the Russians release hundreds of drones into her city, sending civilians running to the shelters for cover while the drones are shot down by Ukrainian air defences.
Recently, she and her son buried themselves in the safest part of their apartment to escape the drones.
“I am afraid that something bad might happen to my family and friends. I am afraid for my husband and friends who are at war. We had a choice and could have left Ukraine, but this is our home.”
‘Drones are here every night’
Anna Vlasenko, a journalist based in Kyiv, told The i Paper she can hear the sound of hundreds of buzzing drones outside her window all night, most nights.
Anna Vlasenko, a journalist based in Kyiv
The clearest solution, Vlasenko argues, is for the international community to provide military support.
Velch urges the international community to step up immediately.
“You can’t accuse civilians for not taking measurements to protect themselves,” Velch concluded. “The odds are against civilians. We have to act today. The international community should keep the Russian side accountable, not just with statements of concern, but actions to stop this happening. Because right now, huge number of innocent people are getting killed.”
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