Civilian Casualties Grow Amid Russian and Ukrainian Drone Strikes By Oritro Karim Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Civilian Casualties Grow Amid Russian and Ukrainian Drone Strikes By Oritro Karim https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/05/civilian-casualties-grow-amid-russian-and-ukrainian-drone-strikes/ UNITED NATIONS, May 18 2026 (IPS) - Four years after the start of the Russo-Ukrainian War, 2026 has marked a significant escalation in hostilities, with intensified bombardments from both sides causing immense destruction across the region, complicating humanitarian operations, and deepening an already severe humanitarian crisis. As exchanges of attacks have intensified in recent days, the United Nations (UN) warns that women and girls will be disproportionately impacted as violence disrupts access to basic, lifesaving services. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.