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STORY: UN / UKRAINE UPDATE
TRT: 04:20
SOURCE: UNIFEED
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LANGUAGES: ENGLISH / NATS
DATELINE: 14 MAY 2026, NEW YORK CITY AND KYIV, UKRAINE
FILE – NEW YORK CITY
1. Wide shot, United Nations headquarters
14 MAY 2026, NEW YORK CITY
2. Wide shot, press briefing room
3. SOUNDBITE (English) Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, United Nations:
“Turning to Ukraine, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reports that large-scale attacks over the past day struck Kyiv and other areas in western and central Ukraine, damaging civilian infrastructure and causing more than 140 civilian casualties, including children. While search and rescue operations continue in some locations, at least 15 civilians were reported killed and 127 - including six children - were injured across Ukraine, according to Ukrainian authorities. Humanitarian partners delivered assistance, including psychological support, first aid and construction materials. Today, when delivering another convoy with supplies to civilians living in Ostriv, one of Kherson’s hardest hit areas, a clearly marked United Nations vehicle was severely damaged by two drone strikes. The mission delivered food and solar lamps to residents of this hard-to-reach area. While the team managed to safely exit the location, this is not an isolated incident. Fifty-six incidents of violence against humanitarians have been recorded from January to April 2026.”
4. Wide shot, end of press briefing
14 MAY 2026, KYIV, UKRAINE
5. Various shots, scenes of destruction, cleaning of debris
Ukraine has faced one of the most intense and prolonged attacks of the war to date, with nearly 24 hours of continuous strikes across the country leaving widespread destruction, dozens killed and injured, including children.
Briefing reporters in New York today (14 May) Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General Farhan Haq said the attacks caused, “more than 140 civilian casualties, including children. While search and rescue operations continue in some locations, at least 15 civilians were reported killed and 127 - including six children - were injured across Ukraine, according to Ukrainian authorities.”
He also said, “Humanitarian partners delivered assistance, including psychological support, first aid and construction materials. Today, when delivering another convoy with supplies to civilians living in Ostriv, one of Kherson’s hardest hit areas, a clearly marked United Nations vehicle was severely damaged by two drone strikes. The mission delivered food and solar lamps to residents of this hard-to-reach area. While the team managed to safely exit the location, this is not an isolated incident. Fifty-six incidents of violence against humanitarians have been recorded from January to April 2026.”
