UN: 9,900 civilians killed in Ukraine

The events in Ukraine were discussed in the UN Security Council. Ramesh Rajasingham, Representative in Geneva and Director of the Coordination Unit of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Aid (OCHA), informed member countries here that he noted that the need for humanitarian aid in Ukraine is great.

Rajasingham noted that in Ukraine about 18 million people need help, which corresponds to approximately 40 percent of society. Stating that 10 million people have been displaced inside and outside the country, Rajasingham shared the information that according to the latest information, 9,900 civilians were killed.

“THE WAR HAS BECOME VERY DANGEROUS”

Warning that the real figures may be higher, Rajasingham said: “As the war continued, the environment became much more dangerous for humanitarian organisations. “14 aid workers have been killed since the start of the war.” saying.

Rajasingham said that, according to World Health Organization data, there have been 1,300 attacks on healthcare facilities since the start of the war, noting that 111 healthcare workers and patients have died. (AA)