By Oluwaseun Sonde
United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres is appalled by the reported attack on Saturday 7 May, 2022 that hit a school in Bilohorivka, Ukraine, where many people were apparently seeking shelter from the ongoing fighting.
In a statement released by the UN Chief Spokesman, Stephane Dujarric on Sunday, while stated that this attack is yet another reminder that in war, as in so many other conflicts, it is civilians that pay the highest price.
Guterres reiterated that civilians and infrastructure must always be spared in times of war. "This war must end, and peace must be established in line with the Charter of the United Nations and international law.
"The United Nations and its humanitarian partners in Ukraine will continue supporting those whose lives have been shattered by war", UN Secretary General said.
Meanwhile, according to news sources, Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky said that around 60 people were killed after a bomb hit the school.
Also, “UNICEF strongly condemned yet another attack on a school in Ukraine amid reports that civilians, including children, had sought shelter in the school’s bunker.
“We do not yet know how many children might have been killed or injured in the reported bombing, but we fear this attack has just added to the hundreds of children who have already lost their lives in this war.
Families who were caught up in this attack should have been celebrating Mother’s Day today in Ukraine, not mourning the loss of loved ones.
"Schools must never be attacked or used for military purposes. Targeting civilians and civilian objects, including schools, is a violation of international humanitarian law.
"This latest attack is just one of the many instances in this war where we have seen a blatant disregard for civilian lives.”
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