Ukraine Asks UN, ICRC to Join Humanitarian Aid in Russian Kursk Region

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has appealed to the United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross to join the humanitarian response in the areas of the Kursk region of Russia currently controlled by the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

This is reported on the website of the MFA.

The ministry stressed that Ukraine adheres to all norms and principles of international humanitarian law and human rights, exercising effective control over certain areas of the Kursk region of the Russian Federation. In particular, it concerns the protection of civilians during hostilities.

‘From the very first days of the Kursk operation, the Ukrainian Defence Forces, as a civilised European army, have demonstrated high professionalism and full compliance with the principles of international humanitarian law. Civilians in the Kursk region have received and continue to receive humanitarian aid, basic humanitarian needs, and the opportunity to leave the combat areas,’ the Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

At the same time, the ministry added that, ‘taking into account the humanitarian situation and the need to properly ensure fundamental human rights in the Kursk region,’ it has asked the United Nations to join the humanitarian response in the area and sent a note to the UN.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also sent a similar note to the International Committee of the Red Cross.

‘Ukraine reaffirms its strict compliance with its international obligations in these areas and is ready to provide full assistance to the activities of UN and ICRC staff in these areas,’ the Foreign Ministry concluded.

As The Gaze previously reported, three Red Cross workers were killed in Ukraine as a result of an attack by Russian terrorists on a humanitarian truck.