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Ukraine Calls Emergency UN Security Council Meeting After Russian Strikes

other · 2026-05-24

Ukraine has demanded an emergency UN Security Council meeting and an OSCE gathering after massive Russian air strikes, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha announced on Sunday. The overnight attacks mainly targeted the Kyiv region, deploying a medium-range Oreshnik ballistic missile. Sybiha called for a 'strong response' to the aggressor, accusing Russia of compensating for battlefield losses with 'barbaric missile attacks.' In Kyiv, at least two people were killed and 81 injured, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko. President Volodymyr Zelensky reported around 100 injured and at least four dead nationwide. Government buildings, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Cabinet building, were damaged. The strikes occurred on a public holiday.

Key facts

  • Ukraine demands emergency UN Security Council meeting
  • Ukraine also calls for OSCE gathering
  • Russian air strikes targeted Kyiv region
  • Oreshnik ballistic missile used in attacks
  • At least two killed in Kyiv, 81 injured
  • Zelensky reports 100 injured, four dead nationwide
  • Government buildings damaged including Foreign Ministry and Cabinet
  • Strikes took place on a public holiday

Entities

Institutions

  • United Nations Security Council
  • Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine
  • Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine

Locations

  • Ukraine
  • Kyiv
  • Kyiv region

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