The consequences of a recent deadly blow in Kyiv. UN monitoring mission: civilians died as a result of a drone strike in eastern Ukraine Peace and safety At least nine people were killed and seven more were injured early on Saturday morning, on May 17, as a result of a drone hit on a minibus near the city of Belopolie in the Sumy region in eastern Ukraine. This was reported by local authorities. UN Monitoring Mission to Human Rights in Ukraine (MMPCh) is collecting additional information about the circumstances of the incident and about the victims. According to preliminary data, the minibus transported civilians evacuated from the frontline zone. Most passengers reportedly were women. 60 ~ p > “Taking into account information about nine dead, this can be the most deadly attack on civilians over the past weeks,” said the head of MMPCU Daniel Bell. – This is a severe reminder that civilians continue to die and receive injuries every day throughout Ukraine. ”~ 60 > if this data is confirmed, today’s blow will become the most deadly from April 24, 2025, when at least 11 civilians and 81 were killed as a result of the attack in Kyiv – received wounds. 60 > despite some decrease in the number of victims among the civilians in May compared to April, MMPCHU continues to record cases of death and wounds of civilians, especially in areas adjacent to the front line. 62 ~