STATEMENT BY THE HUMANITARIAN COORDINATOR FOR UKRAINE DENISE BROWN - attack on Odesa

People in Odesa woke up, once again, to see their loved ones killed or injured by an airstrike.

This is not an isolated case.

Since the start of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, indiscriminate attacks and the use of explosive weapons with wide impact in populated areas have left thousands of civilians, including children, killed and injured.

This must stop.

International humanitarian law must be respected.

Civilians are not a target!

Contacts:

Saviano Abreu, OCHA: +380 504 223 943, deabreuisidoro@un.org 

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