UN warning about escalation of war in Ukraine
| The Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations criticized Ukraine's attack on civilians in Russian territory, which Moscow claims was carried out with prohibited weapons, and expressed concern about the spread of conflicts in Eastern Europe. |
Fars News Agency International Group; “Attacks on civilians are unacceptable and could be a sign of escalation of the war in Ukraine.” Khalid Khyari, the Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations, made these statements today, Saturday, in response to the Ukrainian army’s rocket attacks on the border city of Belgorod in Russia last night.
Unprecedented attacks by the Ukrainian army on the city of Belgorod in southeastern Russia have left at least 24 dead, including three children. Also, according to local authorities, 108 people were injured in these attacks and were taken to Moscow hospitals for treatment.
According to the governor of Belgorod, Vyacheslav Goldkov, the Ukrainian attacks destroyed and burned more than a hundred cars, and a number of Commercial buildings including shops, shopping centers and stores have been damaged. These attacks have also damaged a number of gas stations and at least 30 apartments and houses. Last night, Ukraine emphasized that “Moscow is very surprised by the silence of the United Nations about these attacks”.
Khalid Khayari also emphasized in response to these attacks, calling it a violation of international humanitarian laws and He emphasized that “protection of civilians should be the main priority and war and bloodshed should be stopped”.
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