A frozen situation. The United Nations humanitarian coordinator in Ukraine accused Russia on Sunday (June 18) of obstructing the delivery of aid to victims of the destruction of the Kakhovka dam in areas it controls in southern Ukraine. . “We urge the Russian authorities to act in accordance with their obligations under international humanitarian law”, she said. Follow our live.
Balance sheets on the rise. On Saturday, the authorities of the areas controlled by the Russians announced the death toll increased to 29, following the destruction of the Kakhovka dam. The balance sheet in the area controlled by Ukraine has also increased to 16 dead and 31 missing, according to kyiv.
Less water in flooded areas. In the Kherson region, submerged by the waves of the Dnipro river after the destruction of the Kakhovka dam, the water level has dropped and now reaches one meter, announced Ukrainian Interior Ministry on Telegram. It calls for the evacuation of nearly 2,800 people from flooded areas controlled by Ukraine.
Zelensky thanks the soldiers. On the occasion of Father’s Day, Ukrainian President on Sunday sent his thanks to all the soldiers “strong and brave” who are fighting the Russian invasion, hoping that they can all return from the front one day. “Thank you to every Ukrainian father, to every Ukrainian family for your strong and brave soldiers who defended the independence of Ukraine and fight for the life of Ukraine!”he said on social media.