UN Security Council meets on Ukraine following deadly Russian strikes, with acting UN relief chief highlighting civilian suffering

The UN Security Council convened at Ukraine's request to address recent large-scale Russian attacks across the country, including Kyiv. The acting UN Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs reported that over 170 civilians have been killed since the Council's last meeting on Ukraine, with residential buildings and critical infrastructure repeatedly hit. The briefing underscored the urgent need for protection of civilians and renewed diplomatic efforts for a ceasefire.