‘Reverse dangerous cycle of escalation’ in Ukraine, UN official urges, amid ballistic missile strike
November 27, 2024
UNITED NATIONS, New York – The United Nations political chief on Monday strongly condemned a ballistic missile strike on the eastern Ukrainian city of Dnipropetrovsk, expressing deep concern about the resumption of large-scale military operations in the conflict-hit country.
“This incident underscores the urgent need for all parties to reverse the dangerous cycle of escalation,” said Rosemary DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, briefing the Security Council on the latest developments in Ukraine.
According to the Ukrainian authorities, at least four Russian Iskander ballistic missiles targeted the city, hitting critical civilian infrastructure and killing at least 10 people.
In addition, she said, there is mounting concern about reports of additional military personnel and equipment being deployed along the line of contact, with both Ukrainian and Russian forces reportedly engaging in shelling and other hostilities.
“These developments are extremely alarming and could lead to a further escalation of the conflict and increased civilian casualties,” she warned.
Ms. DiCarlo called on all parties to observe the terms of the Minsk agreements, the 2015 package of measures aimed at ending the fighting, and to engage constructively with the Normandy Four and the Trilateral Contact Group – the forums created to advance implementation.
The UN, she said, remains fully committed to supporting negotiations and engaging with all relevant actors, including Russia, Ukraine, the Normandy Four and the OSCE.
“We call on all parties to fully cooperate with international humanitarian agencies to ensure unimpeded and safe access to those in need,” she said, adding that “the protection of civilians must remain a priority.”
‘Reverse dangerous cycle of escalation’ in Ukraine, UN official urges, amid ballistic missile strike
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