Children must be protected: Humanitarian Coordinator for Ukraine Denise Brown strongly condemns attacks in populated cities killing and injuring civilians, including small children [EN/UK/RU]

I am shocked and appalled by the horrifying reports that civilians were killed and injured, including small children, as strikes by the Russian Armed Forces hit homes and a hospital in Kharkiv and Mykolaiv.

This comes after a week of daily attacks on cities across Ukraine, which have taken the lives of people and severely impacted vital services.

International humanitarian law must be respected.

Kyiv, 27 March 2024