UNSC to Hold Emergency Meeting Over Escalating Russian Airstrikes on Ukraine

The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on Tuesday after Ukraine warned of a sharp escalation in Russian missile and drone attacks on civilians and critical infrastructure. Ukraine’s UN envoy Andrii Melnyk said recent Russian strikes killed more than 40 civilians and injured over 200 in one week. The meeting also comes after UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned a strike on a clearly marked UN vehicle in Kherson, stressing that civilians, civilian objects and international law must be respected.