Attacks on civilians or civilian objects are strictly prohibited under international humanitarian law, Denise Brown said.
The United Nations condemned the Russian missile attack on Chernihiv on Saturday 19 August. This was reported by the organization’s press service.
“I am shocked by the news of another Russian strike that has just been carried out in the center of Chernihiv in northern Ukraine, killing and injuring dozens of civilians, including children,” said Denise Brown, UN coordinator humanitarian mission to Ukraine ..
According to him, it is scary to attack the main square of a big city in the morning when people are walking, and some are going to church to celebrate a religious holiday.
Denise Brown emphasized that she condemns the repeated Russian attacks on Ukrainian settlements, which lead to loss of life, widespread destruction and a sharp increase in human needs.
“Attacking civilians or civilian objects is strictly prohibited under international humanitarian law. It must stop,” Brown added.
Remember, on August 19, the Russians launched a missile attack on Chernihiv. Under enemy fire was a drama theater where an exhibition of drones was held.
According to the latest data, seven residents of Chernihiv died, another 140 were injured, 41 were hospitalized. The city declared three days of mourning.
Source: korrespondent
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