UN Humanitarian Coordinator Warns of Growing Danger to Civilians in Ukraine Amid Ongoing Attacks

The United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator for Ukraine, Matthias Schmale, issued a statement denouncing continuous Russian attacks across Ukraine that have put civilians at risk and caused widespread damage to infrastructure in recent weeks.

According to Schmale, recent military strikes by the Russian Federation Armed Forces have killed and injured numerous civilians, including children. The attacks have damaged or destroyed homes, schools, healthcare facilities, businesses, and other essential infrastructure across multiple regions, including Kyiv, Dnipro, Kharkiv, Odesa, Sumy, and Zaporizhzhia.

The statement highlighted specific incidents, noting that strikes hit a medical centre and sparked a fire at the Academy of Sciences building in the centre of Kyiv, trapping people inside. Additionally, a business centre in Dnipro City was struck, resulting in civilian casualties.

Schmale stated that daily life has become increasingly dangerous across the country, with families regularly experiencing hours-long air alerts, explosions, and sheltering. The disruptions have forced children to spend significant time away from classrooms while communities endure sustained uncertainty and fear.

The coordinator emphasized that international humanitarian law requires the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure, stating that such targets must be spared from military attacks.

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