Translation. Region: Russian Federation –
Source: United Nations – United Nations –
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November 14, 2025 Peace and security
A massive attack on Ukraine's capital, the Kyiv region and other parts of the country early Friday morning reportedly killed eight civilians and injured many more, including children.
The UN Secretary-General strongly condemned Russia's attack on civilian targets in Kyiv and other regions of Ukraine. Antonio Guterres reiterated its call for a complete, immediate and unconditional ceasefire as a first step towards a just, comprehensive and sustainable peace that fully respects the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, international law and UN resolutions.
The UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Ukraine, Matthias Schmale, expressed deep regret over the new wave of drone and missile strikes that damaged residential buildings, medical facilities, and heating systems in the city.
"I condemn the continued widespread harm to civilians through strikes that destroy vital infrastructure as winter approaches," Shmale said in a statement posted on social media.
Airstrikes on Friday morning also reportedly caused damage to the Azerbaijani Embassy in Kyiv. In his statement on Friday, the UN Secretary-General reiterated the principle of the inviolability of diplomatic facilities.
Attacks on the energy system
Ukraine is facing increasing attacks on its power grid, according to a recent report by UN human rights experts.
"In October, several regions of Ukraine experienced emergency power outages caused by ongoing targeted attacks by the Russian Federation and the resumption of large-scale strikes on energy infrastructure," the document notes.
Children's suffering
According to media reports, at least six people were killed in the attack on Kyiv on Friday. The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) reported that two children, aged seven and ten, were among the wounded.
"Ukrainian children are experiencing increasingly frightening, sleepless, and cold nights. Attacks continue, affecting homes, power grids, and heating systems," the foundation said in a social media post.
UNICEF also shared the story of a boy named Vyacheslav, whose home was damaged by the strike and whose neighbors were reportedly killed.
"First there was a roar, it kept getting louder, and then everything exploded. Our windows were blown out," he recalls. "I was really scared."
UNICEF called for an end to the attacks and for the protection of children.
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