Nearly all of these killed and injured have been in main cities akin to Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Mykolaiv, or in populated areas in different areas.
In the meantime, massive numbers of long-range drones launched into Russia by Ukrainian armed forces injured no less than 11 civilians over the weekend, based on Russian authorities.
Silence the weapons
Excessive Commissioner Volker Türk underscored the urgency for an finish to hostilities.
“It’s time to put an finish to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, to decide to – and implement – a complete ceasefire that stops the every day killing and destruction, and to begin real peace negotiations, constructed on respect for worldwide regulation,” he stated.
He highlighted that – even amid ongoing hostilities – folks disadvantaged of their liberty have to be protected. Abstract executions, torture and all types of inhumane and degrading therapy of prisoners are all the time prohibited, in any circumstances, and should cease instantly.
As well as, civilian detainees needs to be launched as quickly because the lawful purpose for his or her detention ceases to exist and their safety towards refoulement have to be ensured, he stated.
Reduction, but additionally loss
Excessive Commissioner Türk welcomed the latest alternate of prisoners of conflict and civilian detainees.
Eight hundred eighty prisoners of conflict and 120 civilians from all sides have been exchanged. Many of the civilians appeared to have been detainees, however particulars on people included within the alternate aren’t but accessible, based on his workplace, OHCHR.
“Many households can now breathe a sigh of aid as a result of their family members have lastly returned residence,” Mr. Türk stated.
“However on the similar time, different households have misplaced family members and their houses, as their communities throughout Ukraine got here beneath assault.”
Influence on youngsters
In a separate assertion, the UN Youngsters’s Fund (UNICEF) expressed deep concern for the influence of the newest assaults on Ukraine’s youngsters.
Munir Mammadzade, UNICEF Consultant in Ukraine, stated that previously three days, no less than three youngsters have been reportedly killed in Zhytomyr, and no less than 13 youngsters have been injured in a number of areas throughout the nation.
“Ukraine’s youngsters have suffered for a lot too lengthy. What number of extra futures have to be stolen? The mindless violence and lack of younger lives should cease,” Mr. Mammadzade stated.
In line with UNICEF, greater than 220 youngsters have been killed or injured between January and April 2025 – a 40 per cent improve in comparison with the identical interval final yr.
“Assaults on civilian areas should finish, and kids should all the time be protected,” Mr. Mammadzade emphasised. “Above all, youngsters want an finish to this conflict.”
