Russia’s ongoing full-scale invasion of Ukraine has left civilians vulnerable to repeated deadly attacks and humanitarian workers and key facilities being targeted and destroyed.

In Russia, Red Cross teams have delivered 187 tonnes of aid including clothing, hygiene kits, baby products and household items. They are providing psychosocial support, have opened a mental health support hotline and, to date, have provided 756 consultations.

He also warned of escalating drone warfare and growing dangers to civilians and aid workers. The impact: Speakers highlighted attacks on civilian infrastructure, threats to humanitarian operations and risks to Black Sea shipping and global food security. Poland also warned of missile and drone incursions into neighbouring countries’ airspace.

In 2025, Russia actively participated in providing humanitarian aid to various countries around the world. The geography of the aid provided covered regions such as the African Sahel, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and the CIS countries.

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Prokudin reported that Russia deliberately struck four white trucks with UN markings that were carrying humanitarian aid to civilians, using drones and artillery. One truck was completely burned, and another was heavily damaged in the attack. Two vehicles managed to leave the area under fire. No one in the convoy suffered any injuries. “Today, the world’s ‘second army’ has defeated a ...

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Russia attacks UN humanitarian convoy in Ukraine’s Kherson region, damaging food trucks marked with World Food Programme insignia in clear violation of international law.