300 tons of humanitarian aid burned over Russian attack on Lviv
300 tons of humanitarian aid burns over Russian attack on Lviv (t.me/dsns_telegram)
300 tons of humanitarian aid were completely destroyed by fire due to the Russian shelling of Lviv on Tuesday, September 19, according to the UN's Humanitarian Coordinator for Ukraine Denise Brown.
"I condemn in the strongest terms a Russian airstrike that destroyed the warehouse of the nongovernmental organization Caritas-Spes in Lviv, western Ukraine, in the early hours of today. The vital humanitarian facility, which contained approximately 300 tons of relief supplies, was burned to the ground," she stated.
According to Brown, attacks impacting humanitarian assets have escalated throughout the year and ultimately impact those who are suffering the horrific consequences of the war. She notes that humanitarian workers, facilities, and assets are protected under international humanitarian law.
"Direct attacks or indiscriminate attacks are strictly prohibited. International humanitarian law is not an option, it is an obligation and must be upheld," she emphasized.
Attack on Lviv on September 19
During the widespread shelling across Ukraine, Lviv was attacked by kamikaze drones, with 18 of them launched, and 15 successfully intercepted. This led to a massive fire, and two individuals were rescued from the rubble, one of whom is in critical condition.
Later, the body of a man who worked at the warehouse was found in the debris. According to Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovyi, the fire occurred in warehouses where humanitarian aid and food products were stored, and "consequences are very severe."
