UN warns of Ukraine war's 'dangerous spiral' after deadliest month
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
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- The UN warns the Ukraine war is in a "dangerous spiral" after July became one of the deadliest months since the Russian invasion.
- At least 17 children died and 166 were injured in July, with overall civilian casualties at 437 dead and 2,610 injured.
- UN officials urged an immediate end to attacks on populated areas and called for respect for international law and protection of energy infrastructure ahead of winter.
The United Nations has sounded the alarm over the escalating conflict in Ukraine, describing the war as a "dangerous spiral" after July marked one of the deadliest months since Russia's full-scale invasion began four and a half years ago.
Without immediate measures to end the current dangerous spiral, starting with the cessation of all attacks against populated areas, millions of Ukrainians face the prospect of another grim, cold and deadly winter.
Rosemary DiCarlo, the UN Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, told the Security Council that "without immediate measures to end the current dangerous spiral, starting with the cessation of all attacks against populated areas, millions of Ukrainians face the prospect of another grim, cold and deadly winter."
July saw at least 17 children killed and 166 injured, the highest monthly toll of child casualties since April 2022. Overall, 437 civilians died and 2,610 were injured, making it the deadliest month since May 2022. DiCarlo noted that the trend continued into August, with preliminary figures indicating a "deeply worrying trend."
The magnitude of the humanitarian challenge.
UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher highlighted the "magnitude of the humanitarian challenge" and urged the Security Council to uphold international law, protect civilians, safeguard the country's energy infrastructure against winter threats, and work towards restoring peaceful trade in the Black Sea. He also called for a "serious" debate on "lethal military innovation," observing that "technology is advancing faster than accountability."
The technology is advancing faster than accountability.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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