the UN denounces the policy of forced nationalization implemented by Russia in the occupied regions

Residents of Ukrainian regions under Moscow’s control are almost forced to adopt Russian nationality, the UN denounced on Monday, October 9, stressing that those who oppose it risk detention. The Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights, before the Human Rights Council in Geneva. Nada Al-Nashif clarified that people who choose not to accept the Russian passport “find themselves trapped”, as they are denied access to essential public services such as healthcare. This situation, explained Nada Al-Nashif, “also increases the risk of arbitrary detention for those who resist.” This live is now over.

Numerous Russian drone attacks expected. A spokesperson for the Ukrainian Air Force said on Sunday that it expected a record number of Russian drone attacks on its territory during the winter. According to the British daily The Guardiankyiv is preparing in particular for massive bombings on its energy infrastructure.

Eleven people injured in attack in Kherson. Russian bombings targeted a residential area on Sunday, injuring eleven people, including a nine-month-old baby, according to local authorities. Ukraine retook the city in November 2022, but it remains within firing range of Russian troops.

Two Ukrainian women killed in Israel. “We have confirmed information about the death of two Ukrainian women [lors de l’attaque du Hamas survenue samedi] in Israel. Both women had lived in this country for a long time.”the spokesperson for the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry said on Sunday.


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