He said he was “appalled by today’s missile attack against the city of Vinnytsia in central Ukraine.
“The Secretary-General condemns any attacks against civilians or civilian infrastructure and reiterates his call for accountability for such violations,” the statement read in part.
Meanwhile, the UN humanitarians report that in the past 24 hours, strikes have resulted in casualties and damaged civilian infrastructure in Zaporizhzhia, Mykolaiv, and in several parts of the Donetska region, located in the east.
Hostilities have destroyed more critical infrastructure, leaving millions overall without access to health services, water, electricity and gas supplies, UN Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq told journalists in New York on Thursday.
Haq said, “In Mariupol, people have limited access to drinking water, with only five litres per person every week, according to Ukrainian authorities.”
Barcelona winger, Ousmane Dembele, has revealed why he signed a new contract with the Blaugrana despite interest from Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain.Dembele signed a new contract with Barcelona on Thursday that will see him remain at Camp Nou until 2024.
The France World Cup winner had been linked with Chelsea and PSG this summer before he decided to sign a new deal with Barca.
Explaining his decision to sign a new contract with Barcelona, Dembele said that the Catalan club has always been his first option, adding that he is happy at the club and eager to start the upcoming new season.
“I’m pleased with this renewal,” Dembele was quoted by Barcelona’s official website as saying.
“Barça was my dream club since I was little and I am looking forward to a new season and doing everything for this club. Barça was always my first option, and we are all happy and eager to start.”
He added, “Barça always has to be up there challenging for titles, and my dream is to win the Champions League. I will do everything, work hard for the boss on the pitch and hopefully, this will be a big year for me and Barça.”
