The high UN assist official in Ukraine deplored new assaults on the cities of Odesa and Dnipro on Friday, because the full-scale Russian invasion of the nation enters a 3rd 12 months. The newest strikes within the centre and south occurred on the eve of the solemn commemoration marking two years of conflict and sooner or later after lethal assaults within the Donestsk area, positioned within the east. ### ‘Grim reality’ unchanged Denise Brown, UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine, took to social media to voice her condemnation. “Today’s attacks on Ukraine are yet another blatant example of the Russian Federation’s disregard for their obligations under international humanitarian law, a grim reality that remains unchanged since the escalation of the war two years ago,” she mentioned in a put up on X, previously Twitter. Ukrainian authorities reported that grain shares and civilian infrastructure, together with an influence plant, have been hit throughout the strikes. Meanwhile, the UN humanitarian affairs workplace, OCHA, mentioned assist organizations proceed to do all they’ll to assist folks affected by ongoing assaults. On Friday, they mobilized to offer first assist and significant help to folks in Odesa and Dnipro, distributing scorching drinks and meals in addition to restore supplies to residents whose houses have been broken. ## Lack of functioning UNRWA well being centres in Gaza The UN company that assists Palestine refugees, UNRWA, mentioned simply seven of its 23 well being centres in Gaza are operational, with just one nonetheless functioning within the north. That data comes from UN humanitarian affairs workplace, OCHA, which _reported_ that almost 600 UNRWA workers proceed to work in these services, the place they offered greater than 11,000 medical consultations this previous Monday. Tweet URL > UNFPAPalestine More than 8,000 further medical consultations additionally have been carried out by workers at shelters and at newly established medical factors in Mawasi space, the place folks displaced from Khan Younis have been flocking. Meanwhile, the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) continues to help pregnant and breastfeeding girls in Gaza, the place some 5,500 girls are anticipated to present beginning within the coming month, with little to no entry to medical help. UNFPA has been distributing important drugs and tools to well being services, the place entry permits, together with the Al-Helal Al-Emirati Hospital in Rafah. Items embrace provides for maternity, postpartum and reproductive well being in addition to dignity kits. ### Concern for households caught in DR Congo violence UN businesses proceed to sound the alarm over the escalating violence and worsening humanitarian wants within the jap Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the place authorities troops have been battling M23 rebels. Since the resurgence of preventing across the city of Sake in North Kivu province earlier this month, some 144,000 folks have been compelled to flee the outskirts of the provincial capital, Goma. Other non-State armed teams have additionally launched a spate of focused assaults in opposition to civilians this week within the metropolis of Beni, positioned in North Kivu, and within the Irumu territory in neighbouring Ituri province. The UN refugee company, UNHCR, _said_ on Friday that its safety monitoring groups have obtained reviews of killings, kidnappings and the burning of houses. Separately, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) alongside the World Food Programme (WFP) _called for_ quick motion to guard youngsters and households. They mentioned the rise in violence and displacement is straining their assets to mount a complete response that features meals, clear water, good sanitation, secure shelter, primary well being care and protecting providers for ladies and kids. The DRC has grow to be one of the vital vital inner displacement crises in Africa, with almost seven million folks displaced, primarily as a consequence of battle within the east. The UN migration company, IOM, estimates that 1.6 million folks have been displaced previously 12 months alone. This week, the DRC Government and humanitarian companions launched a $2.6 billion enchantment to offer lifesaving help and safety to eight.7 million folks in want.

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