Denise Brown, the UN humanitarian coordinator in Ukraine, condemned Russia's attacks on the Pokrovsky district of Donetsk region, which killed 11 civilians, including five children. According to her, these strikes were part of a series of attacks on major cities of Ukraine that resulted in numerous losses and destruction.
In her statement, Brown expressed outrage over the events, emphasizing the total number of victims and injuries among women, children and men. She emphasized that since December 29, the UN recorded more than 120 dead and almost 480 wounded civilians in Ukraine. Each of these statistics, according to the UN coordinator, represents a story of incredible suffering.
Denise Brown expressed her condolences to the families of the victims and all residents of Pokrovsk. She also emphasized that indiscriminate attacks on civilian areas are absolutely unacceptable and prohibited by international humanitarian law. She called for an end to such events, noting: "It must stop."
