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‘Reverse dangerous cycle of escalation’ in Ukraine, UN official urges, amid ballistic missile strike

“The latest developments follow the already disturbing reports of troops from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) being deployed to the conflict zone,” Miroslav Jenča, Assistant Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, told ambassadors.  He said the Ukrainian city of Dnipro was hit by a ballistic intermediate-range Russian missile on 21 November which reportedly … Read more‘Reverse dangerous cycle of escalation’ in Ukraine, UN official urges, amid ballistic missile strike

Several Ukrainian cities hit in new wave of Russia missile attacks

Condemning the daytime attacks, the UN’s top aid coordinator in Ukraine, Denise Brown, said that several cities were targeted, including the capital, Kyiv, Kryvyi Rih and Pokrovsk. The attacks happened just “as people were starting their day. Dozens of people have been killed and injured,” said Ms. Brown, who reported heavy damage to the children’s hospital … Read moreSeveral Ukrainian cities hit in new wave of Russia missile attacks

Ukraine: Missile strikes threaten millions facing cold and hungry winter 

At the regular press briefing in New York, Associate Spokesperson Stéphanie Tremblay told journalists that according to UN humanitarian affairs office OCHA, citing local authorities, strikes affected regions in the north, centre and south, as well as the capital, Kyiv.   “In Odesa, the water supply has been compromised due to the lack of electricity to … Read moreUkraine: Missile strikes threaten millions facing cold and hungry winter 

Ukraine: Missile strikes, summary executions highlight importance of international law

“Millions are being plunged into extreme hardship and appalling conditions of life by these strikes”, he said. “Taken as a whole, this raises serious problems under international humanitarian law, which requires a concrete and direct military advantage for each object attacked”. Racking up casualties According to the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU), … Read moreUkraine: Missile strikes, summary executions highlight importance of international law

Guterres condemns missile strikes in Ukranian Black Sea port of Odesa |

“Yesterday, all parties made clear commitments on the global stage to ensure the safe movement of Ukrainian grain and related products to global markets. These products are desperately needed to address the global food crisis and ease the suffering of millions of people in need around the globe. Full implementation by the Russian Federation, Ukraine … Read moreGuterres condemns missile strikes in Ukranian Black Sea port of Odesa |

Ukraine: Guterres condemns deadly missile attack on Vinnytsia; more than 20 killed |

Cruise missiles fired from a Russian submarine in the Black Sea struck civilian areas of the city, including an office block and residential buildings, according to media reports, citing Ukrainian authorities.  Dozens of civilians have been killed in Ukraine over the last 24 hours. Multiplying attacks against civilian infrastructure are leaving millions without access to … Read moreUkraine: Guterres condemns deadly missile attack on Vinnytsia; more than 20 killed |