India, Nov. 3 -- Amnesty International said today that Russia’s increased targeted attacks on energy and heating infrastructure in Ukraine risk creating a new humanitarian catastrophe for civilians ahead of winter, citing a significant rise in civilian deaths and injuries and renewed strikes on essential services.
Civilian toll and recent strikes
Amnesty International said the civilian death toll during Russia’s “full-scale illegal invasion” has increased significantly in recent months, with October 2026 expected to be one of the deadliest periods for civilians in years.
The UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine reported the following figures and assessments:
* At least 328 civilians killed and 2,105 injured in September 2026 as...