Ukraine Facing Growing Humanitarian Crisis

 

The Guardian: Ukraine facing growing humanitarian crisis amid relentless Russian missile attacks  

Shelling of residential areas leaves hundreds dead and forces almost 900,000 to flee country 

Ukraine is facing a growing humanitarian crisis, international health experts have warned, as relentless Russian missile attacks on residential areas in several cities have left hundreds of civilians dead and forced almost 900,000 to flee the country. 

As Moscow, defying global condemnation and overwhelming political and economic isolation, claimed on Wednesday to have seized the first large city of its campaign and the Ukrainian president accused it of aiming to “erase” his country, the World Health Organization said some health supplies were already starting to run out.  

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WNU Editor: The stores are empty. There is no food distribution. The banking system has collapsed and the Ukrainian currency is worthless. Pharmacies are empty. The medical system is near collapse. Heaven help the civilians if utilities like water and electricity are shut down. We are at the point where if this is not resolved in the coming weeks, the humanitarian crisis that this war has produced will result in a migration of people to neighboring countries not seen since the Second World War. 

Ukraine Facing Growing Humanitarian Crisis  

Russia-Ukraine war: 'Humanitarian situation is deteriorating rapidly' -- FOX News  

Looters will be shot on the spot, Ukraine warns amid riot fears -- The Times  

"Looting Results In Shooting On The Spot," Two Ukrainian Mayors Warn -- Zero Hedge  

Empty shelves, spy hunt: Kyiv residents brace for Russian assault -- Al Jazeera  

World Health Organization calls for humanitarian corridor to deliver aid to Ukraine -- AP