The Confederation of Free Trade Unions of Ukraine (KVPU) has appealed to the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC), the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), the International Labour Organization (ILO) and its international partners, drawing attention to the continuing and escalating Russian attacks on Ukrainian workers, workplaces and civilian infrastructure.

In its appeal, KVPU stressed that not a single day in August 2026 passed without a Russian attack on Ukraine. More than 6,000 drones, over 200 missiles and more than 5,000 aerial bombs were launched against Ukrainian territory during the month.

Workers have been among the direct victims. According to Ukraine’s State Labour Service, 48 workers were killed and 158 injured at their workplaces as a result of Russian aggression in August alone. Since the beginning of 2026, 301 workers have been fatally injured and 1,303 sustained injuries.

KVPU highlighted attacks on major civilian workplaces, including Zaporizhstal, ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih and DTEK mining enterprises, as well as repeated strikes on railway infrastructure. Medical workers, rescuers, mine rescuers and humanitarian demining specialists are also working under constant threat of Russian missile and drone attacks.

The Confederation of Free Trade Unions of Ukraine also drew attention to the 1 September attack, when a Russian strike on a railway depot in Kyiv killed seven people, including six workers.

KVPU called on the international trade union movement to continue putting pressure on Russia to immediately and unconditionally end its aggression and withdraw its troops from Ukraine, while maintaining solidarity with Ukrainian workers and trade unions and supporting Ukraine’s right to peace, security, freedom and decent work.

The Confederation also urged international partners to support efforts to ensure that those responsible for attacks against civilians and workers are brought to justice in accordance with international law.

The full appeal was sent to ILO, ITUC and ETUC and trade union organisations.