UN-Ukraine Destruction after the attack in Kiev, May 14. Ukraine: strikes throughout the country led to large-scale destruction and losses Peace and Security
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reports that two waves of large-scale attacks by the Russian Armed Forces over the past 48 hours have resulted in casualties and destruction throughout Ukraine.
“Across Ukraine, at least 15 civilians were killed and 127 injured, including six children, according to Ukrainian authorities,” U.N. Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq said at a briefing in New York. The UN and its partners are providing humanitarian assistance to the victims.
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk expressed regret over the resumption of large-scale attacks. According to him, attacks using long-range weapons remain one of the main causes of death and injury among civilians.
“Increasing their use in populated areas will only increase the already growing civilian casualties,” Turk warned, calling for immediate de-escalation. be protected.
UN-Ukraine The affected people are receiving humanitarian aid in Kiev.
“Efforts are currently underway to rescue people believed to be trapped under the rubble,” Castel-Hollingsworth said. Kyiv.”
“I just spoke with four teenage girls who are very worried about their missing classmates,” said the acting Humanitarian Coordinator.
“International humanitarian law protects civilians. Families should always feel safe. Mothers should not live in anticipation, trying to find out if their children are alive under the rubble of missile strikes,” she added.