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March 3, 2026 UN
The top news of the day at the UN and around the world: civilians have been killed as a result of the escalation around Iran, the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan is worsening, the UN is concerned about the situation along the Blue Line between Lebanon and Israel, and shelling in Ukraine continues.
Escalation around Iran
UN spokesman Stéphane Dujarric, citing local authorities and the Iranian Red Crescent, reported that airstrikes in the country have killed approximately 790 people and injured another 750 since Saturday. Several strikes reportedly hit densely populated residential areas, causing damage to civilian infrastructure. In Israel, airstrikes, including those targeting densely populated residential areas, reportedly killed 10 people and injured dozens more, as well as damaging infrastructure. The UN reiterates its call for the protection of civilians and respect for international law.
Afghanistan and Pakistan
Intensification of hostilities on the border of Afghanistan with Pakistan, as well as the escalation related to the crisis surrounding Iran, have led to a deterioration in the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, according to the World Food Programme (WFP). Clashes on the border with Pakistan have forced approximately 20,000 families in the eastern, southeastern, and southern regions of Afghanistan to flee their homes. In provinces affected by airstrikes, WFP has been forced to temporarily suspend social support, school feeding programs, and livelihood projects.
The situation at the Blue Line
The UN is extremely concerned the situation in the Blue Line area between Israel and Lebanon, the UN spokesperson stated today. Over the past two days, the UN Interim Force in Lebanon has recorded dozens of rocket attacks on Israeli territory, for which Hezbollah claimed responsibility, as well as Israeli strikes on Lebanese territory. On Tuesday morning, peacekeepers observed brief crossings of the Blue Line by Israel Defense Forces troops in several areas. The UN calls on all parties to exercise maximum restraint and prevent further deterioration of the situation.
Shelling of Ukraine
UN humanitarian agencies report that shelling in Ukraine over the past five days has resulted in civilian casualties and further destruction of residential buildings, energy, and transport infrastructure. Following the attacks, humanitarian partners quickly provided assistance to residents of Kramatorsk, Kharkiv, Odesa, and Mykolaiv, providing housing repair materials, hot meals, psychosocial support, and cash assistance. Nearly 1,000 people have been evacuated from the Donetsk region over the past five days. In Kharkiv, more than 500 people, including dozens of children, arrived at two transit centers after being evacuated from frontline areas.
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