Passers-by against the backdrop of a war-damaged building, Ukraine. Top news of the day | Tuesday: Middle East, Afghanistan, Ukraine UN
The main news of the day in the UN and in the world: as a result of the escalation around Iran, civilians have died, the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan is worsening, the UN is concerned about the situation along the Blue Line between Lebanon and Israel, shelling of Ukraine continues.
Escalation around Iran
UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric, citing local authorities and the Iranian Red Crescent Society, said that about 790 people have been killed in airstrikes in the country since Saturday, and another 750 have been injured. A number of strikes reportedly hit densely populated residential areas and damaged civilian infrastructure. In Israel, airstrikes, including on densely built-up residential areas, reportedly resulted in the death of 10 people and the injury of dozens of others, as well as damage to infrastructure. The UN once again calls for the protection of civilians and respect for international standards right.
Afghanistan and Pakistan
The intensification of hostilities on the Afghan-Pakistan border, as well as the escalation associated with the crisis around Iran, has led to a deterioration in the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, the World Food Program (WFP) reports. Clashes along the border with Pakistan have forced approximately 20,000 families in eastern, southeastern and southern Afghanistan to flee their homes. In provinces hit by air strikes, WFP has had to temporarily suspend social support, school feeding programs and livelihood projects.
Situation along the Blue Line
The UN is extremely concerned about the situation along the Blue Line between Israel and Lebanon, a spokesman for the Organization said today. Over the past two days, the UN Interim Force in Lebanon has recorded dozens of rocket attacks into Israel, for which Hezbollah has claimed responsibility, as well as Israeli strikes on Lebanese territory. On Tuesday morning, peacekeepers observed Israeli Defense Forces briefly crossing the Blue Line in a number of areas. The UN calls on the parties to exercise maximum restraint and prevent further deterioration of the situation.
Shelling of Ukraine
Humanitarian agencies UN report that over the past five days shelling of the territory Ukraine led to civilian casualties and further destruction of residential buildings, energy and transport infrastructure. After the attacks, humanitarian partners promptly provided assistance to residents of Kramatorsk, Kharkov, Odessa and Nikolaev, providing materials for housing repair hot meals, psychosocial support and cash help. Over the past five days, almost 1,000 people have been evacuated from the Donetsk region. In Kharkov, more than 500 people, including dozens of children, arrived at two transit centers after being evacuated from front-line areas.