Russian attacks on Ukrainian civilians are a clear violation of humanitarian law, says senior UN official 14 May 2026 Peace and Security The UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine, Bernadette Castel-Hollingsworth, has reacted strongly to Russian military strikes on a civilian area of Kyiv on Thursday.  Other areas in western and central Ukraine were also struck. At least 15 civilians were reported killed and 127 – including 6 children – were injured, according to Ukrainian authorities. The strikes also reportedly disrupted essential services, including water and energy. Nearly 24 hours of continuous strikes Overnight, the Russian military launched nearly 800 drones and 56 missiles against Ukraine. The strikes included ballistic missiles, air-launched ballistic missiles and cruise missiles, making this one of the most intense and prolonged attacks of the war to date, with nearly 24 hours of continuous strikes across the country.…