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UN briefers warn of escalating attacks on Ukraine’s energy and civilian infrastructure; states call for urgent funding and accountability
Summary
OCHA and the Yale Humanitarian Research Lab told the Security Council that recent waves of strikes have severely damaged Ukraine’s energy network and civilian infrastructure, causing civilian casualties, displacements and widespread service outages; states urged more donor funding, protection of civilians and accountability for alleged violations of international humanitarian law.
UN briefers and a broad majority of Security Council speakers warned on the scale and humanitarian consequences of recent strikes on Ukraine's civilian and energy infrastructure, and called for immediate donor support and steps to ensure accountability.
Miss Lisa Dutton, director of the Financing and Partnerships Division at the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, told the Council that “since then, attacks on Ukraine have only escalated further,” citing OHCHR figures that recorded 129 civilian deaths and 574 injuries in April and reporting that more than 7,000 civilians were evacuated from border areas of Kharkiv region during recent waves of attacks. She said power cuts and damage to essential services have left “millions of households across the country with no power, no water, and no gas,” and urged flexible funding for the 2024 Ukraine humanitarian needs and response plan, noting donors have provided 22% of the…
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