UN condemns Russian overnight attack on Kyiv, one dead and dozens injured

United Nations agencies condemned a new Russian attack on Kyiv that killed at least one civilian and injured a dozen others, describing the strike as a violation of international humanitarian law. The assault, which targeted residential areas of the Ukrainian capital, prompted immediate statements of outrage from the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and the World Health Organization, both of which called for an urgent investigation and the protection of civilians.

The incident adds to a series of recent attacks on Kyiv amid the ongoing conflict that began in February 2022, raising concerns about the escalating toll on non‑combatants and the strain on Ukraine’s emergency services. UN officials reiterated the need for all parties to respect the rules of war and to allow unhindered humanitarian access, urging a swift end to hostilities that endanger civilian lives.