The U.N. mission in Afghanistan reported in its Afghanistan Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict midyear update 2021 that there were 1,659 civilians killed and 3,254 wounded. Women and children made up close to half of all civilian casualties in the first half of 2021 at 46%, according to the report. Fourteen percent of civilian casualties were women, with 219 killed and 508 wounded, the report said. Afghan security forces were responsible for 23% of civilian casualties, and pro-government armed groups for 2%. According to the report, the main cause of civilian casualties was improvised explosive devices, followed by fighting on the ground and targeted killings.

Source: Fox News July 26, 2021 15:56 UTC