Media reports quoted Ukrainian authorities as saying that cruise missiles launched from Russian submarines in the Black Sea hit civilian areas of the city, including an office block and buildings. residential.
“The Secretary-General condemns any attack against civilians or civilian infrastructure and reiterates his call for accountability for such violations.” statement speak.
Millions of people without basic services
UN humanitarians report that over the past 24 hours, strikes have resulted in casualties and damage to civilian infrastructure in Zaporizhzhia, Mykolaiv and some parts of the Donetska region, located in east.
United Nations Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq told journalists in New York that the services have destroyed more critical infrastructure, leaving millions of people overall without access to health services, water, electricity and gas.
“In Mariupol, people have limited drinking water, only 5 liters per person per week,” he said.
World Health Organization (WHO) has warned of a high risk of cholera in the city, although no cases have been reported to date.
Across Ukraine, nearly 800 settlements are without electricity and more than 230,000 homes, businesses and others do not have gas supplies. According to the authorities, the Donetsk region, or oblast, was hardest hit.
United Nations agencies continue to assist people across Ukraine, and those who have fled the country, following the Russian invasion that began on February 24.
