UN calls for civilian protection after deadly strikes in Ukraine

The UN condemned the latest attacks in Ukraine, with its Humanitarian Coordinator for the country calling on Wednesday for attacks against civilians to stop. The appeal followed further overnight strikes by Russian forces that reportedly killed at least 19 in the Chernihiv Region.

By Sarah JenkinsPublished 8 Oct 2026, 13:56 UTC

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The reported death toll was at least 19 in the Chernihiv Region.
The source was published on 07 Oct 2026.

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The reported deaths underscore the civilian-protection concerns behind the UN’s appeal to end attacks against civilians.

Reporting via UN News

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