HUMANITARIANS MUST BE PROTECTED WHILE SAFELY DELIVERING AID TO THOSE IN NEED

Today, when delivering vital assistance—food and solar lamps—to civilians living in Ostriv, one of Kherson’s hardest hit areas, a clearly marked United Nations vehicle was severely damaged by two drone strikes. 

Both Russian and Ukrainian authorities had, as usual, been informed in advance of this humanitarian mission. 

The team managed to safely exit the location.

This is the second incident this week. On Tuesday, in the Dnipro Region, a clearly marked United Nations truck was hit during an aid delivery, and a driver is currently recovering from the injuries sustained. 

I am alarmed by the repeated instances of violence against humanitarian workers that raise questions about the adherence to International Humanitarian Law. Three humanitarians have been killed, and 10 injured in 56 incidents from January to April 2026. 

Civilians and aid workers must be protected.