“I am appalled to know that families were just getting together to have dinner and spend a quiet evening at home, only to see their homes damaged and their loved ones injured,” said Ms. Brown, UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Ukraine, in a tweet.
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According to the UN Office in Ukraine, the strike caused extensive damage to the residential building in Kryvyi Rih city, Dnipro Region, trapping people under the rubble, with children among the victims.
The incident is part of a pattern of attacks not limited to frontline regions targeting civilian infrastructure and homes, Ms. Brown said in a statement.
She emphasized that international humanitarian law is unequivocal on the need to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure during conflict which has “exacted a devastating toll” on Ukraine.
The UN top aid official also reiterated that civilians should never be subjected to the horrors of war and called for an immediate end to such attacks.
In its February 2024 update marking the second anniversary of Russia’s full-fledged invasion of Ukraine, the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in the country stated that conflict-related violence “killed more than 10,000 civilians and injured nearly 20,000”, while actual numbers are likely to be “significantly higher”.
Media reports indicate that since late 2023, Ukraine has intensified strikes inside Russian territory, with armed drones targeting military airfields or oil refineries, including in Nizhny Novgorod, on Tuesday.
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I am appalled to know that families were just getting together to have dinner and spend a quiet evening at home, only to see their homes damaged and their loved ones injured. Trapped under rubble.
I am appalled to know that families were just getting together to have dinner and spend a quiet evening at home, only to see their homes damaged and their loved ones injured. Trapped under rubble.
I am appalled to know that families were just getting together to have dinner and spend a quiet evening at home, only to see their homes damaged and their loved ones injured. Trapped under rubble.
I am appalled to know that families were just getting together to have dinner and spend a quiet evening at home, only to see their homes damaged and their loved ones injured. Trapped under rubble
How can we ensure the safety of civilians in conflict zones like this?
Ensuring the safety of civilians in conflict zones like this requires a concerted effort from all parties involved to strictly adhere to international humanitarian law. Protecting civilians must be the top priority to prevent further devastation and loss of innocent lives.
How can we ensure the protection of civilians during such brutal attacks on residential areas?
Ensuring the protection of civilians during such brutal attacks on residential areas requires a multi-faceted approach involving international cooperation, strict adherence to humanitarian law, and robust monitoring mechanisms. Governments and armed forces must prioritize the safety of non-combatants, establish safe zones, and facilitate humanitarian aid delivery to those affected. It is essential to hold accountable those responsible for targeting civilian populations and to work towards sustainable peace and conflict resolution. Only through concerted efforts can we mitigate the devastating impact of war on innocent lives.
How can such devastating attacks on civilians continue to happen? When will there be real protection for innocent families?
Devastating attacks on civilians should never be tolerated. It’s truly heartbreaking to see innocent families suffering from the horrors of war. Real protection for civilians is urgently needed, and the international community must take immediate action to prevent such tragedies from happening again.
How can such devastating attacks on civilians continue to occur despite international humanitarian laws advocating for the protection of innocent lives?
How can we ensure better protection for civilians in conflict zones like Ukraine?
How can such devastating attacks on civilian infrastructure continue? When will there be an end to this senseless violence?
As a humanitarian worker, it breaks my heart to hear about innocent families being caught in the crossfire of war. No one should have to endure such senseless violence, especially while at home. My thoughts are with the victims and their families during this difficult time.