Firefighters work among the wreckage of a residential building in Kyiv, destroyed as a result of a missile strike on August 28. Ukraine: The escalation of violence undermines the “significant diplomatic efforts” of recent months Peace and safety The recent deadly blow of the Russian Federation in Kyiv, which claimed the lives of at least 23 people, was the last “in a series of massive attacks from the air.” Assistant to the UN Secretary General of Europe, Central Asia and America, Miroslav Ench, speaking on Friday at an emergency meeting of the Council of People’s Commissars, brought the data of the Ukrainian authorities, according to which, on the night of August 27 to 28, Russia issued 598 drones and 31 missiles in Ukraine. 62 > children were killed The speaker recalled that the UN Secretary General the day before condemned the night shelling, as a result of which four children aged two to 17 years were killed. At least 64 people, including seven children, were injured. Buildings were damaged in 33 places in all ten districts of the city. The blow also caused serious damage to the building of the diplomatic representation of the European Council in Kyiv and the premises of the British Council. ~ H2 > massaged air raids ~ 60 > according to Yenchi, there were also reports of victims among the civilian population in the civilian population in the civilian population in the civilian population in the civilian population. Chernihiv, Kharkov, Zaporizhzhya, Donetsk and Kherson regions. In the Vinnitsa region, the missile, according to available data, got into the railway depot. ~ 60 > only a week ago, the representative of the UN continued, on the night of August 21 to 22, Russia, according to Ukraine, issued 574 drones and 40 missiles in Ukraine. As a result, one person died in Lviv, in the west of the country. In the Transcarpathian region, 15 people were injured. “expansion of the geography of war” “These blows to regions far from the front line indicate a dangerous expansion of the geography of war,” he warned. – In July, the Office of the Supreme Commissioner of the UN Human Rights recorded the growth of the number of victims among civilians in 18 regions of Ukraine and in Kyiv. ”~ 60 >~ 60 > at least 1674 people were injured: 286 were killed and 1388 wounded. July has become a new tragic record for the number of victims for a month since May 2022. In total, according to the UVKPH, from the beginning of the full -scale invasion of Russia to the territory of Ukraine in February 2022, 14,054 residents of Ukraine died, among them 730 children. 36 164 people were injured, including 2263 children. consequences of the conflict for the Russian Federation ~ 60 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 >The consequences of the conflict affected Russia itself, noted Miroslav Ench. In the Belgorod, Kursk and Bryansk regions, local authorities also reported victims among the civilian population. ~ 60 > according to him, on August 24, Russian officials reported a fire at the Kursk nuclear power plant after the Ukrainian drone was shot down as a barn with an object. There were reports of Ukraine’s strikes on oil refineries in Russia. 60 ~ h2 > violations of international law 60 > “although the UN cannot confirm these data, the growing consequences of the conflict for the civilian population of Russia also cause concern,” said the saying. Encha. ~ 60 > “attacks on civilians and civil infrastructure violate international humanitarian law,” he emphasized again. – We condemn such attacks, wherever they take place. This is unacceptable and should be immediately discontinued. ” humanitarian situation ~ 60 > 62 > 62 > 62 >The speaker expressed concern to the influence that expanding military operations exert on the humanitarian situation that develops in Ukraine, “especially on the eve of the fourth winter of full -scale war.” 60 > UN, he continued, remains to the fullest supported by the civilian population of Ukraine. This year, the organization, together with its humanitarian partners, was assisted by 3.8 million people. ~ 60 > Yench also said that preparations are underway for the approaching winter period – it is planned to provide support 1.7 million man. 60 ~ h2 > lack of funding and humanitarian access 62 > 62 >Miroslav Yench called for increasing efforts to raise funds for humanitarian aid to Ukrainians. He also reminded the parties about the need to fulfill their obligations in accordance with international humanitarian law and ensure safe, quick and unhindered access to humanitarian assistance to civilians who need it – “regardless of where they are and who controls the territory.” ~ 60 > diplomatic Efforts 60 > The UN representative noted that the growing number of victims and destruction caused by fierce battles this summer is contrary to the “significant diplomatic efforts” of recent months. he recalled that the general The secretary welcomed the recent diplomatic steps undertaken by the United States, including the meeting of the US and Russia presidents in Anchorida on August 15, as well as the meeting of the presidents of the USA and Ukraine and European leaders in Washington on August 18. ~ 60 > ~ 60 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62“We also welcomed the three rounds of direct negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul, held from May to July,” he added, positively evaluating the continuing exchanges of prisoners of war, which became the result of these contacts. ~ 60 > 60 > “However, the continuing attacks on the civil population and the increase in the number of victims are threatened The current diplomatic impetus, if attention to the need to stop violence and conducting genuine peace negotiations is not preserved, ”he warned. ~ 60 > assistant Secretary General of the UN urgently called on all the parties“ to the immediate de -escalation to create conditions for a comprehensive diplomatic the process leading to the cessation of hostilities and the fair world. ” call to the ceasefire ~> Miroslav Ench that Ukraine celebrated the 34th anniversary of independence and the same day was fulfilled the same day Three and a half years of full -scale war, which continues to be a source of instability both in the region and in the world. ~ 60 > “We again repeat the call of the Secretary General to a complete, immediate and unconditional ceasefire,” he summed up his speech. “The cessation of fire, which will lead to a fair, comprehensive and sustainable world, which will fully ensure the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine in accordance with the UN Charter, international law and the corresponding UN resolutions.” The UN, according to the speaker, is ready to support any efforts aimed at achieving this goal.