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Ukraine: Civilians killed and injured as attacks on power and rail systems intensify

Since 22 March, Ukraine’s energy infrastructure sustained four waves of attacks that killed six people, injured at least 45 and struck at least 20 facilities.   Just this past Saturday alone, missile attacks damaged four thermal power plants critical for electricity generation. Two of the plants are located in western Ukraine, far from the frontline. Previous … Read moreUkraine: Civilians killed and injured as attacks on power and rail systems intensify

Ukraine: Over 1,500 children killed or injured, concern rises over forced transfers

Russian attacks overnight, killed three people – including the girl’s mother – and wounded 11 others, according to news reports. It followed a reported 17 strikes on the capital during May, and the fourth this week. More than 1,500 killed, injured Ms. Brown expressed her sympathy to the families of “over 1,500 children killed and … Read moreUkraine: Over 1,500 children killed or injured, concern rises over forced transfers

Nearly 1,000 children killed or injured in Ukraine but real number likely higher: UNICEF |

“Once again, as in all wars, the reckless decisions of adults are putting children at extreme risk. There are no armed operations of this kind that do not result in children being harmed,” UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell said in a statement.  Likely underestimate  The Russian invasion of Ukraine began nearly six months ago, and … Read moreNearly 1,000 children killed or injured in Ukraine but real number likely higher: UNICEF |

Ukraine: Dozens dead and injured as UN condemns ‘utterly deplorable’ shopping centre attack |

At least ten people have reportedly been killed by what Ukrainian authorities have said was a Russian missile strike on a crowded shopping centre, and attack which the UN condemned on Monday as “utterly deplorable”. The mall in the eastern city of Kremenchuk – a city which has largely escaped being targeted – was hit … Read moreUkraine: Dozens dead and injured as UN condemns ‘utterly deplorable’ shopping centre attack |

Ukraine war: ‘Please, let us in,’ WHO issues plea to reach sick and injured |

More than four and half months since Russia’s invasion, civilians have continued to be targeted in explosions and missile strikes, particularly in eastern cities including Donetsk, Sloviansk, Makiivka, Oleksandrivka and Yasynuvata, but also in southern oblasts, in Odessa and Mykolaiv.  Senior UN officials have long called for humanitarian corridors to be established to enable the … Read moreUkraine war: ‘Please, let us in,’ WHO issues plea to reach sick and injured |