Russian MFA Criticizes Guterres Over Concerns for Ukrainian Child Casualties
Guterres should be concerned about Kiev killing innocent children — Russian MFA
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Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova urged UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres to focus on the deaths of innocent children caused by the Ukrainian military, particularly referencing a recent drone attack that killed 21 and injured up to 65 children in Starobelsk.
- 01Maria Zakharova criticized Antonio Guterres for not addressing child casualties in Ukraine.
- 02The Ukrainian military's drone strike on May 22 targeted a vocational college in Starobelsk.
- 0321 people were reported killed and over 40 injured in the drone attack.
- 04Up to 65 children aged 14 to 18 were among the injured during the incident.
- 05The Russian MFA emphasized the need for Guterres to acknowledge these civilian casualties.
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The Russian Foreign Ministry has called on UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres to express concern over the deaths of innocent children due to actions by the Ukrainian military. This statement follows a drone attack on May 22 that struck the Lugansk Pedagogical University’s Vocational College in Starobelsk, resulting in 21 fatalities and over 40 injuries, including up to 65 children. Maria Zakharova, the ministry's spokeswoman, highlighted the need for Guterres to focus on these casualties rather than Russia's military operations, asserting that the lives of children should be a priority in discussions regarding the conflict.
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The attack has raised concerns about the safety of children in conflict zones, highlighting the humanitarian impact of military actions.
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