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UNHCR Condemns Rising Attacks on Aid Operations in Ukraine Amid Civilian Casualties
UNHCR appalled by attacks on aid operations and rising civilian toll in Ukraine
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The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has expressed alarm over escalating Russian attacks in Ukraine, which are increasing civilian casualties and disrupting humanitarian efforts. A recent missile strike on a UNHCR warehouse in Dnipro destroyed critical aid supplies, highlighting the urgent need for protection of civilians and humanitarian workers.
- 01A missile strike on a UNHCR warehouse in Dnipro resulted in at least two civilian deaths and destroyed over $1 million worth of aid supplies.
- 02In the first four months of 2026, at least 815 civilians were killed, marking a 21% increase compared to the previous year.
- 03Nearly 47,000 evacuees have utilized UNHCR-supported transit centers since the beginning of 2026, although many more are believed to be displaced without seeking support.
- 04Humanitarian workers face increasing risks, with recent attacks on UN convoys in Dnipro and Kherson regions.
- 05UNHCR emphasizes that attacks on civilians and humanitarian operations violate international law and must cease.
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The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has condemned the rising number of attacks on humanitarian operations in Ukraine as civilian casualties continue to mount. During a press briefing, Bernadette Castel-Hollingworth, UNHCR Representative in Ukraine, reported that a recent missile strike on a UNHCR warehouse in Dnipro killed at least two people and destroyed vital aid supplies worth over $1 million. This incident marks the first attack on a UNHCR facility since the onset of the full-scale Russian invasion. The situation is dire, with the Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine reporting 815 civilian deaths in the first four months of 2026, a 21% increase from the previous year. Additionally, nearly 47,000 evacuees have passed through UNHCR-supported transit centers, although many displaced individuals do not seek assistance. The agency also highlighted the dangers faced by humanitarian workers, citing recent drone attacks on UN convoys. UNHCR calls for an end to attacks on civilians and humanitarian efforts, emphasizing the need for protection under international law.
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The ongoing attacks on humanitarian operations jeopardize the delivery of essential aid to displaced and vulnerable populations in Ukraine.
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