Pope Pleads for Civilians Amid Drone War | US News

US News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 9, 2026 · 1m

Pope Leo is sounding the alarm as innocent civilians—children, families, entire communities—are paying the devastating price in Ukraine and Russia’s four-and-a-half-year war, urging an immediate end to violence and strict adherence to humanitarian law. The UN reports over 16,000 civilian deaths, with a sharp spike this year driven by deadly drone strikes on both sides. Kyiv and Moscow are each launching attacks that kill civilians across borders, from Odesa’s seaport to Belgorod’s streets—both leaders insist they’re not targeting non-combatants, but the toll continues to mount, turning global…