UN Humanitarian Coordinator Condemns Deadly Strike in Kherson
The United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine has condemned a Russian attack in Kherson on Tuesday that left at least five people dead and many dozens injured. The disaster hit as civilians were gathering in a bustling market to begin the day. The attack will dramatically demonstrate the humanitarian disaster being endured by those under captivity of the conflict, now into its 30th month.
Remarks by Schmale clearly manifest the worst conditions that have to be dealt with by civilians in Ukraine, whether the gunfire continues or as the state of affairs worsens. From this marketplace that represented the community and fair business, it is now turning out to be a ground where people are destroyed, and destruction has become a preference rather than proportionate impacts of life loses among the innocent. The international community has been called to respond with utmost urgency as the situation continues to deteriorate.
Not in isolation, the Kherson strike forms part of a series of attacks that have rolled urban hubs in Ukraine. As the conflict intensifies and becomes inevitable, military actions are desperately at variance with humanitarian concerns while civilians are increasingly targeted. Against this urgent backdrop, Schmale’s condemnation - also calls for an immediate ceasefire and renewed peace talks.
Only such tragedies would leave one in awe of how such atrocities can unfold, yet still, it is nothing short of remarkable how strong the Ukrainian people are. It now calls for more immediate action from the international humanitarian community regarding the delivery of necessary aid and pleading for the protection of civilians. Ensuring that their plight is never forgotten, the voices of those who suffered during the conflict must be listened to more than ever as discussions continue on accountability and justice.
Remarks by Schmale clearly manifest the worst conditions that have to be dealt with by civilians in Ukraine, whether the gunfire continues or as the state of affairs worsens. From this marketplace that represented the community and fair business, it is now turning out to be a ground where people are destroyed, and destruction has become a preference rather than proportionate impacts of life loses among the innocent. The international community has been called to respond with utmost urgency as the situation continues to deteriorate.
Not in isolation, the Kherson strike forms part of a series of attacks that have rolled urban hubs in Ukraine. As the conflict intensifies and becomes inevitable, military actions are desperately at variance with humanitarian concerns while civilians are increasingly targeted. Against this urgent backdrop, Schmale’s condemnation - also calls for an immediate ceasefire and renewed peace talks.
Only such tragedies would leave one in awe of how such atrocities can unfold, yet still, it is nothing short of remarkable how strong the Ukrainian people are. It now calls for more immediate action from the international humanitarian community regarding the delivery of necessary aid and pleading for the protection of civilians. Ensuring that their plight is never forgotten, the voices of those who suffered during the conflict must be listened to more than ever as discussions continue on accountability and justice.
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