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strikeNov 9, 2026

Civilian Toll Mounts in Ukraine as Russian Federation Intensifies Attacks, Senior UN Official Warns Security Council

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As the war in Ukraine grows increasingly “dangerous and unpredictable”, many Security Council speakers today condemned the Russian Federation for its attacks on civilians and critical infrastructure, warned against the “weaponization of winter” through strikes on Ukraine’s energy network and expressed hope that…

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A senior UN official told the Security Council that the war in Ukraine is becoming "dangerous and unpredictable" as Russian Federation attacks on civilians and critical infrastructure continue. Many Security Council speakers condemned these attacks and warned against the "weaponization of winter" through strikes on Ukraine’s energy network. Additionally, speakers expressed hope that United States-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi could yield humanitarian measures and revive peace efforts.

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The Senior UN Official warned the Security Council that the war is becoming increasingly dangerous and unpredictable, with the Russian Federation intensifying attacks on civilians and critical infrastructure. Speakers condemned these strikes, including the weaponization of winter through attacks on Ukraine’s energy network, while expressing hope that United States-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi could yield humanitarian measures and revive peace efforts.

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