Ukraine: Humanity & Inclusion’s (HI) statement on the use of Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas and the rising civilian toll (July – September 2026)

Country: Ukraine Source: Humanity & Inclusion Please refer to the attached file. Now in the fifth year of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, civilians continue to endure the catastrophic impact of explosive weapons in populated areas (EWIPA), facing destruction, displacement, and long-term humanitarian consequences. Between July and September 2026, Ukraine experienced some of the highest recorded civilian casualty levels since the beginning of the war with 8,330 casualties and a 90% rise c