UN Security Council to Convene Emergency Meeting on Ukraine at Russia's Request
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The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on Friday at Russia's request following a Ukrainian drone attack on a dormitory in Starobelsk, which killed four and injured 39, with 86 teens present.
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Russia's Permanent Mission to the UN announced that the UN Security Council will convene an emergency meeting at Russia's request following a Ukrainian attack on a dormitory in Starobelsk. The attack occurred on Thursday night, with Ukrainian troops reportedly sending drones to target the college building and dormitory.
The United Nations Security Council will convene an emergency Russia-requested meeting later on Friday following last night’s Ukrainian attack on a dormitory in Starobelsk, Russia’s Permanent Mission to the global organization announced.
"At 3:00 p.m. New York time (10:00 p.m. Moscow time) today, on May 22, an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council on Ukraine will be held at Russia’s request over the deliberate Ukrainian attack on a dormitory for minors and students in Starobelsk," the announcement reads.
On Thursday night, Ukrainian troops sent drones to attack the Starobelsk college building and dormitory. There were 86 teens aged between 14 and 18 present at the time of the attack. Four people have been reported killed, while the number of those injured has climbed to 39. Office buildings, shops and private homes across the city were also damaged, leaving one person injured. The college building, still engulfed in flames, has almost collapsed.
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The UN Security Council will discuss the incident and potentially issue a statement.
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Questions ouvertes
- What is the UN Security Council's response to the incident?
- Will there be any condemnation or action taken against Ukraine?
- What is the full extent of the damage and casualties?
- What is the international community's reaction to this event?
