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Guterres voices concern over civilian deaths in attacks on Russia
UN Secretary-General António Guterres is deeply concerned about rising civilian casualties linked to Ukrainian attacks in Russia.
His spokesman, Stéphane Dujarric, said the concern includes recent strikes around St. Petersburg.
The statement describes the attacks as increasingly frequent.
The reported civilian deaths are increasing, though no casualty figures were given.
Guterres called for attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure to stop wherever they occur.
He said violations of international humanitarian law must end immediately.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said he was deeply concerned about rising civilian casualties from attacks by Ukrainian armed forces on Russian territory.
His spokesman Stephane Dujarric cited recent attacks around Saint Petersburg.
Guterres called for attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure to stop wherever they occur.
URA.RU reported that an overnight drone attack on Saint Petersburg damaged 14 residential buildings, killed one person and injured five.
- Who
- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and his spokesman Stephane Dujarric.
- What
- Guterres voiced concern over civilian casualties from attacks by Ukrainian armed forces on Russian territory.
- When
- Dujarric made the statement on October 20, according to TASS.
- Where
- Russian territory, including the area around Saint Petersburg.
- Why
- Guterres was concerned about the rising number of civilian casualties as attacks became more frequent.
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URA.RU reported that Saint Petersburg was hit by a mass attack involving Ukrainian drones.
Dujarric said Guterres was deeply concerned about rising civilian casualties from attacks on Russian territory.
- Concern
- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres
- Spokesman
- Stephane Dujarric
- Location cited
- Saint Petersburg area
- Buildings damaged
- 14 residential buildings
- Casualties reported
- One person killed and five injured
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What people are saying
The Secretary General is also deeply concerned by the rising number of civilian casualties as a result of increased attacks by Ukrainian armed forces in the Russian Federation, including the recent attacks around Saint Petersburg
All attacks targeting civilians, civilian infrastructure, must stop wherever they occur, and there are violations of international humanitarian law, and must end immediately