According to some estimates, the total number of those killed as a result of the Russian -Ukrainian war – both civilians and military personnel – reaches half a million people.
About this, speaking on Thursday at a meeting of the Security Council, said Dicarlo, Deputy Secretary General of the UN for political issues.
“is only about the confirmed victims of the war and that the real numbers are most likely much higher. Over a year and a half of the war in Ukraine, at least 9,444 civilians were killed, including 545 children. Almost 17 thousand people, including 1156 children, were injured “.
She noted that since the release of Russia from the Black Sea initiative, the fighting has only aggravated: “The threat of freedom of shipping in the Black Sea is growing; as a result of“ cruel and incessant Russian attacks, ”the infrastructure for grain export in the Black Sea and Danube ports of Ukraine, and the export of grain, was damaged, which jeopardizes the export of food, which the whole world acutely needs. “
At present, within the framework of the humanitarian response plan, more than $ 1.7 billion has been received in Ukraine, or 44 percent of the declared amount of 3.9 billion, the Deputy Head of the UN emphasized, expressing gratitude to the donors.
“Today’s gloomy line – 18 months of the war – coincides with the 32nd anniversary of the independence of Ukraine. I would like to congratulate the Ukrainian people on their national holiday and take this opportunity to emphasize once again that the UN commitment to sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity Ukraine within the limits of its internationally recognized borders is unshakable, ”said the Deputy Secretary General of the UN.