Russia-Ukraine War: UN chief Antonio Guterres 'appalled' by missile strikes on Vinnytsia

Amid ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said he was "appalled" by missile attack on Vinnytsia. Guterres said any attack that is carried out against people and civilian infrastructure is condemnable, according to statement released by UN chief's spokesperson. He reiterated his call to hold people responsible for acts accountable. His statement came after Ukrainian authorities said that Russian forces carried out missile strikes in Vinnytsia that killed 23 people, including three children. 

" Secretary-General is appalled by today's missile attack against city of Vinnytsia in central Ukraine that reportedly killed at least 22 people, including three children and wounded more than 100 ors. Secretary-General condemns any attacks against civilians or civilian infrastructure and reiterates his call for accountability for such violations," spokesperson of Antonio Guterres said in a statement. 

Ukrainian authorities have said that at least 23 people have been killed and more than 100 people have been injured due to Russian missile strikes in Vinnytsia. Ukrainian officials said that missile strikes carried out by Russian forces have caused damage to offices, stores and residential buildings and health clinics, according to AP.

Ukraine's State Emergency Service said that more than 73 people have been undergoing treatment in hospital while 18 ors were missing, as per AP report. Kyrylo Tymoshenko, deputy he of Ukraine’s presidential office in a Telegram post, claimed that Russian armed forces have launched Kalibr cruise missiles at centre of Vinnytsia from a submarine in Black Sea. Rescue teams continue to search for people who have been missing after Russian missile strike. 

Zelenskyy reiterates call to label Russia a 'terrorist state' 

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has called on international community to recognise Russia as a "terrorist state." In his late-night video dress on July 14, Zelenskyy asserted that no or nation poses a threat to world like Russia. He said that Russia's missile strike in Vinnytsia has claimed lives of 23 people, including three children. He furr stated that it is not final number as work over debris clearance continues in Vinnytsia. He said that dozens of people have been missing and injured people have been undergoing treatment in hospital. According to statement released by  Ukrainian President, Zelenskyy claimed that one missile destroyed Neuromed medical centre which h people inside. He said that a four-year-old girl named Liza died in attack while her mor is in critical condition. 

(With inputs from AP, Image: AP)