World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Sunday renewed calls for a ceasefire after the WHO office in Kyiv was hit by debris amid ongoing Russian strikes on Ukraine.
"Last night @WHOUkraine office in Kyiv was hit by debris from one of many strikes in the city," Tedros wrote in a post on X. Sharing images of the damage, he said the third-floor window of the WHO office had been shattered, though no injuries were reported.
WHO Renews Ceasefire Appeal
Calling attention to the dangers posed to humanitarian and civilian infrastructure, Tedros noted that the building houses several UN agencies in addition to WHO. "Attacks on health and civilians MUST STOP," he wrote. He further urged all sides to agree to a ceasefire, saying, "We urge once again for a ceasefire. Peace is the best medicine."
Multiple Injuries Reported in Overnight Strikes
Tedros also raised concern over reports of deaths and injuries caused by overnight attacks on civilian infrastructure in Kyiv. On Sunday, Russia launched a large-scale overnight missile and drone assault on the Ukrainian capital, striking residential areas, a school and commercial buildings. At least four people were killed in the attacks. The assault comes days after Moscow vowed retaliation for Ukrainian strikes in Russian-occupied territory, which Russian authorities claimed killed 18 people.
The WHO chief's appeal underscores the growing toll on civilians and the urgent need for a diplomatic resolution to the conflict. The international community has repeatedly condemned attacks on civilian infrastructure, which violate international humanitarian law.
