UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk called for reducing tensions and protecting civilians following the attacks on Russia and Ukraine. This was reported by his department on social media. x networks
On Saturday, Russia’s permanent representative to the UN in Geneva, Gennady Gatilov, said the Turkish silence after the Ukrainian attack on the center of Belgorod was “shameful” and “does not deserve this position”.
Turk’s statement drew attention to an alarming increase in conflicts claiming civilian lives in Russia and Ukraine. Volker Türk calls for urgent steps to be taken to reduce tensions, protect civilians and respect international law.
Ukrainian Armed Forces bombarded the center of Belgorod. reported Regional Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov.
According to the SHOT Telegram channel, the bombardment was carried out in Cathedral Square. Grazhdansky Boulevard, Bohdan Khmelnytsky Street and a store building on Popov Street were damaged. Many vehicles burned in the city center. Mash reported that the APU attacked the Mayak shopping center area, where New Year’s events are traditionally held and where the regional government is located.
All festive events in Belgorod are canceled. The government of the Belgorod region went into 24-hour operation.
The UN said attacks on civilian infrastructure and civilians violated international humanitarian law. These must be condemned and stopped immediately.
Formerly at the US State Department Reacted To the shelling of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Belgorod.