More than 50 humanitarian workers killed or wounded in Ukraine since the beginning of full-scale war - MFA
Kyiv • UNN
Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, more than 150 incidents have occurred that have affected humanitarian aid. Despite this, Ukraine continues to help other countries by sending food.
Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine , more than 50 humanitarian workers have been killed or injured by Russian attacks. During this time, the Russian army has carried out more than 60 air strikes on humanitarian warehouses. This is stated in the statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine on the occasion of the World Humanitarian Day, UNN reports.
Since February 2022, Russia's attacks in Ukraine have resulted in more than 150 incidents that have directly affected humanitarian assistance, and more than 50 humanitarian workers have been killed or injured. In the same period, more than 60 airstrikes were carried out on humanitarian warehouses
In December 2023, five warehouses of non-governmental humanitarian organizations providing much-needed assistance to vulnerable populations were destroyed in Kherson and the region.
United Nations convoys transporting humanitarian aid are also being attacked and shelled, the Foreign Ministry said. This year, twelve humanitarian aid distribution points have already been attacked by Russia.
Since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion, 93 employees of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine have been killed in the line of duty, and nearly 400 rescuers have been injured.
It is noted that despite the burden of Russian aggression, Ukraine itself helps others. Within the framework of the Grain from Ukraine program initiated by the President, Ukraine, together with international partners, has already sent more than 220 thousand tons of wheat, flour, split peas and sunflower oil to Somalia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Yemen, Nigeria, Sudan and Palestine.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that thanks to the food provided by Ukraine, it was possible to guarantee the food security of millions of people.
Recall
Today, August 19, the world celebrates World Humanitarian Day. On this day, we pay tribute to all those who help and save others at the risk of their own lives - humanitarian workers, volunteers, and rescuers.
