Statement by the Humanitarian Coordinator for Ukraine, Denise Brown, on the attack on Kramatorsk [EN/RU/UK]

The images arriving from Kramatorsk are horrifying.
I am appalled and extremely saddened by yet another strike hitting homes, restaurants, shops and schools, leaving dozens of civilians, including children, killed and injured. On behalf of the United Nations and the humanitarian community, I send my most heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and wish those injured a speedy recovery.
Yesterday’s attack hit the centre of Kramatorsk, a civilian area, densely populated, where people were trying to go on with their lives despite all the horrors caused by this war.
This is another example of inexcusable level of suffering Russia’s invasion is inflicting on the people of Ukraine. International humanitarian law protects civilians and civilian infrastructure, and everything must be done to minimize or avoid civilian harm, including by verifying targets.
Civilians and civilian infrastructure are not a target.