Russian attacks on Ukrainian civilians are a clear violation of humanitarian law, says senior UN official

14 May 2026 Peace and Security

The UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine, Bernadette Castel-Hollingsworth, has reacted strongly to Russian military strikes on a civilian area of Kyiv on Thursday.

Other areas in western and central Ukraine were also struck. At least 15 civilians were reported killed and 127 – including 6 children – were injured, according to Ukrainian authorities.

The strikes also reportedly disrupted essential services, including water and energy.

Nearly 24 hours of continuous strikes

Overnight, the Russian military launched nearly 800 drones and 56 missiles against Ukraine.…