United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres condemned on Saturday the largest drone and missile attack launched by Russia since the start of the three-year conflict in Ukraine.
“The Secretary-General strongly condemns the latest series of large-scale drone and missile attacks by the Russian Federation,” Guterres said in a statement regarding Friday’s assault, also calling for an immediate, unconditional ceasefire.
The prolonged bombardment forced Ukrainians across the country to seek shelter.
AFP journalists in Kyiv reported hearing drones buzzing overhead and explosions echoing throughout the night as Ukrainian air defences intercepted many of the incoming strikes.
“The Secretary-General is alarmed by this dangerous escalation and the growing number of civilian casualties. Attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure are prohibited under international law and must stop immediately,” said UN spokesman Stéphane Dujarric.
