THE SAFETY OF CIVILIANS MUST BE ENSURED. THEY ARE NOT A TARGET.

Today, additional devastating news, this time in Kherson City, where dozens of civilians, including two children, suffered injuries from strikes. Homes and an education facility were hit yet again in this war-ravaged city. 

This comes a day after I came back from Kharkiv, where I saw the appalling consequences of the intensified attacks by the Russian Federation's Armed Forces on thousands of people who had to flee for their lives, leaving everything they own behind. Many are older people who fear they will never be able to go back.   

The humanitarian community is working tirelessly to support people amid this human tragedy.

International humanitarian law must be respected. The safety of civilians, homes, schools and hospitals must be ensured. They are not a target.