Kyiv, Ukraine (HRNW): UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher has warned that the increasing use of Russian drones in Ukraine is creating serious risks for civilians and humanitarian workers, particularly in frontline communities. Fletcher raised the concerns following a visit to Kherson, describing the humanitarian situation as extremely difficult.
According to the UN humanitarian chief, kamikaze and surveillance drones are creating new dangers for humanitarian operations and civilians. Humanitarian vehicles and personnel have reportedly come under attack despite protections provided under international humanitarian law.
The situation is particularly significant for local humanitarian organizations, which conduct more than two-thirds of humanitarian operations in Ukraine. These organizations often work in areas where international humanitarian personnel have limited access because of security concerns.
Fletcher also highlighted the enormous financial requirements facing humanitarian organizations as Ukraine approaches another winter. More than US$2 billion is needed for humanitarian assistance in Ukraine, while humanitarian financing worldwide is facing a major shortfall.
Humanitarian organizations continue providing emergency shelter, food, healthcare, protection, water and sanitation assistance, evacuation support, and other services to communities affected by the war.
The UN has urged all parties to respect international humanitarian law, protect civilians and humanitarian personnel, and ensure humanitarian organizations can safely reach communities in need.
The latest warning comes as humanitarian agencies worldwide mark World Humanitarian Day, emphasizing the increasingly dangerous environment in which aid workers operate.
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