Translation. Region: Russian Federal
Source: United Nations – United Nations –
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September 29, 2025 Peace and security
Four people, including a teenage girl, have reportedly been killed in massive Russian airstrikes last night that continued into the early hours of Monday morning.
According to Ukrainian authorities, the attack lasted about 12 hours and involved the launch of nearly 600 drones, 46 cruise missiles, and five rockets.
"People have lost their lives again… residential buildings have been damaged, and children are among the victims," the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) stated. Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia were hit, destroying and damaging residential buildings and public infrastructure.
The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that a cardiology center in Kyiv was hit, killing two people.
Risks for nuclear power plants
Meanwhile, emergency generators at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) continue to operate, providing power to the six shut-down reactors and performing critical nuclear safety functions. The dangerous situation arose as a result of the plant's complete loss of external power last week.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said the plant had enough fuel to run generators for at least 10 days and said agency representatives were in contact with both sides to restore off-site power as quickly as possible.
The IAEA also warned of a nuclear safety threat after a drone was shot down and exploded approximately 800 meters from the South Ukraine Nuclear Power Plant last week. According to the agency's on-site team, 22 drones were detected near the facility overnight between Wednesday and Thursday, some of which flew as close as 500 meters. One of the downed drones left a crater measuring four by four meters and approximately one meter deep. No casualties were reported.
Winter threats
Russian attacks continue to cripple Ukraine's energy infrastructure, leaving thousands without power as winter approaches.
In the first half of 2025, the UN and its partners provided various types of assistance to 2.4 million people across the country, with a particular focus on frontline regions. However, the total number of people in need is more than double this number.
In addition to significant difficulties accessing territories under Russian occupation, humanitarian efforts remain limited amid a sharp increase in attacks in recent months. These attacks are leading to further displacement and increased needs.
Introduced in July Winter Response Plan for 2025–2026 The program provides $280 million in funding. Donors have provided approximately 40 percent of that amount.
In line with updated aid priorities for Ukraine – in the context of reduced global humanitarian funding – work is focused on four areas:
assistance to residents of frontline areas, facilitation of evacuation, provision of emergency aid after strikes, support for internally displaced persons.
At the same time, OCHA emphasized that humanitarian aid continues to be provided outside of priority areas, including efforts in the western and central regions of Ukraine.
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