UK Government reiterates call to end attacks on civilians
Key points
UK Government cites UN and OSCE reports of deliberate attacks on civilians
UK Government urges Russian Federation to cease unlawful attacks and comply with international law
TL;DR
UN verified 14,656 civilian casualties in 2025 — up 31% from 2024 and 70% from 2023; 63% occurred in frontline areas.
Short-range loitering munitions/FPV drones were the leading cause of civilian casualties near frontlines; drone casualties rose 120% in 2025 (577 killed, 3,288 injured).
Russia now launches over 180 missiles per month; a 19 November missile strike on an apartment building in Ternopil killed 38.
Original text
Thank you, Madam Chair. The Security Dialogue this morning was based on the OSCE’s Code of Conduct, notably on the integration of women in the armed forces. This statement covers another part of the Code – specifically paragraphs 30, 31 and 34 – which require States to ensure their armed forces operate fully in accordance with international law. Reports from the UN and OSCE point to a pattern of deliberate attacks on...
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