Destruction after strike on Ukraine. (Archive) Dozens of civilians injured in Russian attack on Zaporizhia Peace and security
Dozens of people were injured, dozens of residential buildings were destroyed and damaged as a result of the Russian attack on Zaporizhia last night, representatives of UN humanitarian agencies reported.
Critical civilian infrastructure was also damaged, leaving more than 20,000 people without heat and electricity. At the same time, the air temperature in Zaporozhye is now just above zero degrees, and sometimes drops below zero.
UN humanitarian agencies and their partners immediately mobilized to provide first aid to the population, including medical and psychological, and to provide materials for emergency housing repairs.
Some hospitals were left without heating and electricity, which significantly limits the capabilities of medical personnel and exacerbates the suffering of the sick and wounded.
The UN reminds that civilians and civilian infrastructure cannot be military targets, and reminds of the need to protect them.