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Source: United Nations – United Nations –
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November 9, 2025 International law
UN Humanitarian Coordinator Matthias Schmale condemned the attack on a vehicle in Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region of Ukraine, which was used to evacuate civilians.
According to Shmale, the vehicle, which belonged to the humanitarian organization Proliska, had the appropriate markings.
The vehicle was being used to assist people fleeing the war-torn city, which has been without water and electricity for several days. A drone struck the vehicle. No one in the vehicle was reportedly injured.
"Civilians and civilian objects are fully protected by international humanitarian law and are not targets," Schmale said.
He expressed solidarity with all humanitarian organizations helping civilians evacuate.
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