621 Civilians Killed in Shelling in Russia, Including 38 Children

On May 19, 2025, Alexander Bastrykin, Chairman of Russia's Investigative Committee, announced that 621 civilians, including 38 children, had been killed in shelling within Russia. He stated, "По нашим данным, в результате обстрелов российской территории установлено и доказано гибель 621 мирного жителя, из них 38 — дети." Over 3,217 others suffered injuries of varying severity. This statement highlights the ongoing human cost of the conflict.