UN humanitarian coordinator for humanitarian affairs Mathias Schmel said that at this tragic moment, Ukraine has launched attacks on Russia with US-made long-range missiles, according to news media. Violent conflict in Ukraine erupted almost a decade ago, when Russia had captured Crimea in the eastern part. After this, on 24 February 2022, Russian military forces launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Mathias Schmel, resident and humanitarian coordinator in Ukraine, expressed anger that since then there has been massive loss of life and property in the country. So far, the violence has resulted in more than 39,000 civilian casualties, more than 3,400 schools and hospitals damaged or destroyed, and 10 million people forced to flee their homes. “These are not just numbers, these are the consequences of every single one of Ukraine’s “It speaks volumes of the unimaginable suffering experienced by individual people.” In solidarity with Ukraine, the humanitarian coordination said the United Nations cannot erase the horrors of war, but it cannot eliminate the horrors of national and In collaboration with international organizations and the Government of Ukraine, efforts are being made to meet the needs of the most needy. According to him, war-torn Ukraine is preparing for the winter season, and in these circumstances the support of the UN and the solidarity of the international community are vital. “I urge the international community to stand with Ukraine and support and recognize the excellent work of frontline aid workers, including volunteers.”Suffering, rights abusesUnited Nations According to the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), 12,162 people have lost their lives since February 24, 2022, of which 659 are children. More than 26 thousand have been injured. UN Office spokesperson Jeremy Lawrence told journalists in Geneva that these are a thousand days of senseless suffering and pain. “Human rights abuses have become the order of the day.” Over the past two days, at least 30 civilians have been reported killed in air strikes in Sumy, Odessa and other areas of Ukraine. Cease to Violence Spokesperson for Human Rights Has urged all parties to adopt rescue and protection measures for common citizens. At the same time, Jeremy Lawrence has demanded an impartial investigation into credible allegations of human rights abuses. “The violence must stop, for the good of the people of Ukraine, the people of Russia and the world.” On the other hand, the United Nations investigation on Ukraine The Commission has said that the violation of international human rights and humanitarian law by the Russian Federation has caused immense suffering. Concerns have also been raised about the targeting of civilian establishments and facilities, and the forced transfer and deportation of children. The Commission reported in its report last month that the treatment of Ukrainian civilians and prisoners of war by Russian military forces can be classified as a crime against humanity. Challenging conditions in winter Due to the 1000-day-long war in Ukraine, about 14.6 million people are in need of immediate humanitarian assistance, including There are also 3.5 million internally displaced people. Amy Pope, Director General of the International Migration Agency, said that with the arrival of the winter season, Ukraine’s energy installations are under continuous attacks, due to which 65 percent of the country’s energy production capacity has been destroyed. In these circumstances, local communities are struggling to get adequate electricity, heating system and water supply and it has become a matter of saving their lives for millions of people. IOM Director General appealed to the governments of the countries, the private sector Appealed to leaders and people around the world to maintain support for those most in need in Ukraine.
