More people will be forced to flee their homes in Ukraine, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi warned Monday after Russian missiles landed on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities.
“The horror of what happened in Ukraine today… is inexcusable,” the Italian diplomat told reporters.
“The bombing of civilians, houses […]non-military infrastructure indiscriminately in many Ukrainian cities, makes war more and more difficult for civilians,” he added. “I am afraid that the events of the last few hours will cause new displacements.”
Mainly internal displacement
Filippo Grandi said he expected people to flee mainly inside Ukraine after Monday’s attacks, which kyiv said left at least 14 dead and nearly 100 wounded.
The UN envoy said travel in Ukraine was currently “extremely smooth.”
“There are people who flee for a few hours, to escape the bombs… and then try to get home,” he said.
But in situations where the destruction is greater and people no longer have access to heat or food, “I fear that the displacement will not last longer.”
Source: BFM TV
