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Ms. Edem Wosornu, Director, Crisis Response Division, OCHA, on behalf of Mr. Tom Fletcher, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator – Briefing to the Security Council on Ukraine, 22 June 2026
By UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs at ReliefWeb
· June 23, 2026
· 4 min read
. As delivered Madam President, Building on the briefing from my colleague [Assistant Secretary-General (ASG) Mohamed Khaled Khiari from the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs], let me turn to the humanitarian situation in Ukraine. Since we last briefed this Council two weeks ago, civ
Key takeaway On 15 June, strikes on Kyiv and Kharkiv damaged homes and critical infrastructure, leaving well over 100,000 households without power.
Why this matters
The humanitarian crisis in Ukraine has significant implications for faith-based organizations and Christian charities providing aid in the region. The damage to the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a cornerstone of Ukraine's religious and cultural life, underscores the need for these organizations to adapt their relief efforts to address the unique challenges posed by the conflict. The use of drones and other technological advances in warfare is expanding the zone of danger for civilians, making it essential for humanitarian responders to develop strategies to mitigate these risks. Furthermore, the reports of harm to civilians and damage to infrastructure in the Russian Federation highlight the need for a unified and coordinated response from the international community, including faith-based organizations, to address the humanitarian needs arising from the conflict. As the situation continues to deteriorate, it is crucial for Christian charities and relief organizations to prioritize the protection of civilians and critical infrastructure, while also advocating for compliance with international humanitarian law.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 4 min
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