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Thousands of tons of grain destroyed during Russian attacks on storage facilities in Ukraine would be enough to feed some 66 million people in one day. This information comes from the head of the UN in Ukraine, who visited the port of Izmail this weekend. Denise Brown expressed shock at the level of damage at the scene.
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“Insurmountable damage”
According to “UN News”, Brown points out “insurmountable damage” to Ukraine’s agricultural sector with the end of the Black Sea Initiative by Russia and the “recent and repeated attacks on Ukrainian ports”.
The representative highlighted that the situation could further exacerbate the hunger of the world's poorest people. Denise Brown points out a pattern that “could be considered a serious violation of international humanitarian law”
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For the representative, the attacks by Russian forces on grain warehouses and Ukrainian port infrastructure are “extremely alarming”. She points to a pattern that “can be considered a serious violation of international humanitarian law.” The UN indicates that the impacts of the attack and the decision to end the Black Sea Initiative are already being felt on global food prices.
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Secretary-General António Guterres had already condemned the intensification of Russia's attacks on Ukrainian ports, and called for an immediate end to acts targeting civilians and the infrastructure of the Ukrainian population.
The United Nations Office for Humanitarian Affairs, Ocha, continues to draw global attention to the plight of civilians who “face a dire situation.” Aid needs are expected to increase with the intensity of attacks affecting essential infrastructure in the country.
Source: datagro
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