Russia's 'senseless war' has led over 2.5 million people to flee Ukraine and displaced another two million within the country, according to U.N. estimate.
to endure the devastating consequences of the invasion launched last month by Russian President Vladimir Putin."The situation is particularly alarming in Mariupol, Kharkiv, Sumy, and Chernihiv, where there is shelling of residential areas and civilian infrastructure, resulting in an increasing number of civilians killed and injured,"Rosemary DiCarlo, United Nations under-secretary-general for political and peacebuilding affairs.
Noting the OHCHR figures, DiCarlo acknowledged that the true toll is"likely considerably higher, as information from locations where intense hostilities are ongoing has been delayed and reports are still pending corroboration."Most of the recorded civilian casualties, which include children, have been caused by explosive weapons with a wide impact area, including heavy artillery and multi-launch rocket systems, and missile and airstrikes.
"We cannot emphasize it enough: The targeting of civilians, of residential buildings, hospitals, schools, kindergartens, is inexcusable and intolerable," she added, demanding investigations into violations of international law, aid for displaced people, allowing safe passage for civilians, and negotiations to not only stop the war but also respect"Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity, within its internationally recognized borders.
Friday."Food, water, medicines and medical care, shelter, basic household items, blankets, mattresses, cash, building materials, generators, and fuel are urgently needed."that"the Russian military struck Ukrainian cities far from the main battle lines on Friday, pressing its strategy of bombing Ukraine into submission as the country plunged deeper into misery and privation more than two weeks into the war.
There were also overnight airstrikes in the Brovary district just east of Kyiv and a missile strike in the town of Baryshivka, some 45 miles east of the capital. a city in northern Ukraine, have been badly damaged by an airstrike.
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