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slovakia and ukraine to participate in this meeting into so decided we're in accordance with the rule 39 of the counselors provisional rules a procedure. i invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting, ms. rosemary to carla under secretary general for political and peace building affairs and miss denise brown, united nations resident and humanitarian coordinator in ukraine. it to so decided in accordance with $39.00 of the councils provisional rules of procedure. i also invite his excellency mister all of school head of the delegation of the european union to the united nations to participate in this meeting. it is so decided for the security council will now

begin it's consideration of item to the agenda. i now give the floor to miss rosemary to carla. mister president, the situation for civilians in ukraine remains dire. as of 18 october, the office of the high commissioner for human rights has reported 15926 civilian s. 6322 killed. and 9634 injured since 2004 february 2022. at least 397 children had been killed in the war since 24th february. the actual figures unlikely considerably high. in a recent and concerning development, the russian federation launched a series of attacks against cities and towns across the country. on the morning of 10 october,

russian armed forces reportedly launched missiles and drums killing at least 20 civilians in injuring 100, including an give me pro and somebody ship. many civilian objects, including dozens of residential buildings called infrastructure, were damaged in total between $10.18 october. at least 38 ukrainian civilians or deadly killed and at least 117 injured by nestle in drone attacks. in addition to immediate loss of like united, this is greatly concerned about the destruction of critical energy infrastructure such as power plants. according to the ukranian government, percent of energy facilities have been hit since 10 october. combined with storing gas in coal prices, with costs by these attacks,

threatens to expose millions of civilians to stream hardship and even life endangering conditions this winter to be clear under international humanitarian law and tax targeting civilians in civilian infrastructure are prohibited. so our military objectives that may be expected to cause harm to civilians that would be excessive in relation to the concrete, indirect military advantage. anticipated mister president, united nations continues to support all efforts towards accountability, its essential, c, h, r, be given, complete in unimpeded access to all areas of ukraine's to continue its crucial work . for the independent international commission of inquiry on ukraine submitted the report to the general assembly this week. the documents states that they are

around to conclude that war crimes and violations of human rights and international humanitarian law have been committed in ukraine through 24. february 22. the commission stated that russian troops were responsible for the vast majority of the violations identified also stated that ukrainian armed forces have also committed international humanitarian law violations. in some cases, including 2 incidents, qualified as war crimes. according to the commission, relentless use of explosive weapons with wide area affects in popular areas, has killed and injured scores, the civilians and devastated entire neighborhoods. in additionally, the commission document in terms of summary executions. a local confinement tortured ill treatment rate and other sexual violence committed in areas occupied

by russians. the impact of these violations on the people in ukraine is humans. and so is the need for accountability. in this regard, the commission called for a sound coordination of the multiple national international accountability initiatives in ukraine accountability. we made the crucial new allegations of atrocities have emerged in areas that have recently return to ukrainian government control. we must not let impunity prevail. mister president, we welcome the announcement on monday of another exchange of prisoners between ukraine and the russian federation. a 110 russian captains were exchanged for a 100 name ukrainians. this was the 1st which all 3 ukrainians were women. among them, civilians, military personnel, and national and border guards, building constructive spirit of the prison exchanges. i want to reiterate the

secretary general's appeal to the russian federation to grant full access to the internet committee of the red cross to all prisoners of war. in importance with international humanitarian law. mister president, o impact of the war and ukraine is substantial and growing. the un has detailed its impact and food security. energy in finance. the black sea green initiative has helped to bring down food prices in stabilize and subsequently lower global food prices and move grain from the world. bread basket to those meat. as of 19 october, the total tonnage of grain and other truancy exported through the initial, reached almost 8000000 metric tons. to maintain, for security worldwide is critical that the initiative be extended beyond it is equally critical that there be unbeaten access to russian food and fertilizers.

united nations will, there are no efforts to which greater food security for all populations. mr. president were on a path to further escalation, which could only cause more suffering of ukraine, russia, and the rest of the world. this trajectory must be reversed. any suggestions possible of nuclear or other non conventional weapons only served to further height intentions in could lead to danger, spiral any damage to the region, power plant, whether intentional or my accident have catastrophic consequences. any military against, from or near the site must cease immediately. mister president, the general assembly has been clear. the last 2 assembly stated that the

referendums held in the region of ukraine that are or have been under temporary, military control of the russian federation. subsequent attempted illegal annexation of these regions have nobody validity, under international law. and do not form for any alteration of the status of these regions of ukraine. this week, russian federation announced the introduction of martial law, ukraine under its temporary military control. and that it has attempted to illegally annex this decision, combined with the announce in her son. i mean attempts to fight fighting on the ground raises serious concerns. if the president general assembly all pressed strong support for the de escalation of the current situation and the peaceful solution of the conflict through political dialogue, negotiations,

nation and other powerful means liens with respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of ukraine within its international lawyers. and in accordance with the principles of the charter, indeed, in end to the war founded on international law. and the charter is the surest way to ensure that the tremendous suffering of mister williams in ukraine will cease. thank you mister president. jeremy f. see mother miss decarlo for her briefing. i now give the floor to miss denise brown. thank you mister president. i will speak briefly about the human toll of this war. the new dimensions of the humanitarian crisis. and the challenge of access to non government controlled areas. death and suffering of civilians ravaged, urban and rural areas and total loss of livelihood for millions. this is the impact of the war on the civilian population of ukraine. now in it's 239th day. the people

of ukraine are under tremendous stress, mental health issues are emerging, and this we one of the most devastating and longer lasting legacies of this war. i was recently in nikolai bowl blast, where the mayor told me that since the 24th of february, they have only had 33 days of silence. 33 days without explosions and air raid sirens. let's do the math. that comes to only one day a week with no reprieve from the sounds in the terror, little on the physical toll of the war. the sheer depth of the matter tank a statue catastrophe is staggering. almost 18000000 people, more than 40 percent of the entire ukrainian population need him out of town assistance. some 14000000 have been forced to flee their homes, including 6200000, internally displaced and nearly 7700000 refugees. according to unicef, some 5700000 school age children have been affected since the start of the war,

including 3600000 due to the closure of educational institutions. the world health organizations says there be more, there been over $630.00 by the tax on health care facilities bearing the sick from medicines and treatment, the gender and protection demand. and that of this crisis, while extremely sensitive, are great and need to be addressed to strengthened programming and monitoring. mr. president with each passing day will be face new dimensions to the monitoring crisis. first, temperatures are plummeting in ukraine is winter approaches. the destruction of civilian infrastructure has recently become more widespread energy supply, telecommunications and transport infrastructure have been in some areas devastated, affecting people's access to water, electricity, and heat, and their ability to communicate the damage to power. and thermal plants means that life will be even harder for the already vulnerable,

including elderly people and those with disabilities. there is also an increased risk of death in the months of head because civilians may not have access to the essential services, services to survive. international humanitarian lies very clear. attacks must never be directed against civilians or civilian objects and constant care must be taken to spare them to address essential needs. we'd the united nations and humana town community have developed a specific plan for the winter months built at the or black level and coordination with the authorities and a close collaboration with the government focuses on collect a center in household repairs and the provision of blankets, mattresses, clothes, food generators, for schools, and much needed thermal heating for hospitals work is underway. the aim is for civilians to have a safe, dignified, and warm place to be over the winter months. despite the challenges, we are helping people already this year,

more than $590.00 humanitarian partners and now delivering critical assistance and protection country wide. many of them are national and local aid organizations, women, lead organizations, and volunteers who are at the forefront of these efforts. we must commend their leadership, bravery, and commitment. together we have reached over 30000000 people across the country and we continue to explore options for reaching others where the need is greatest. second, newly accessible errors means that we can reach entirely new communities with humanitarian assistance and the central services. aid workers are acting quickly to reach those in need, taking into consideration the security risks while upholding our commitment to stay and deliver. however inaccessible areas of parking care santander, nets. the threat of land mines and unexploded ordnance contamination hinders humanitarian operations. immediate priority for humanitarian mine action center sector must be to prevent civilian casualties from explosive ordinance and to help

enable the safe delivery of humanitarian relief. 3rd, psychosocial trauma. the ministry of health and ws shall estimate that close to 10000000 people will need some kind of psycho psycho social support due to the trauma from this war. this includes women and girls, suffering sexual violence and other forms of gender based violence. children hearing warning sirens daily families who have been separated or people just trying to survive every day in areas where the government of ukraine has regained control, particularly in rural areas, civilians who are witnessed or experienced terrible violations and ongoing hostilities are among the most at risk just a few weeks ago i visited the community, basically up in the newly accessible district of resume in the khaki for blast. the majority of those remained were very old people and those who stayed behind to care for them and who were unable to flee the area. the u. n. and our partners are

working to strengthen our capacity to address the growing cycle social needs of ukraine. she monitor an access to those most in need has been a consistent challenge in this conflict right now. one of the most significant challenges remains access to parts of the net. cassandra hans comes up, reach ya. we are extremely concerned about the people in these territories who we cannot reach regular request continued to be made to cross the front line. yet we are not receiving the necessary agreement from all parties. operationally, we are ready to move with inter agency convoys in 8 personnel into non government controlled areas. the consequences of not delivering assistance to the estimated millions of people in these areas are dire, particularly with the winter months already upon us. we must be able to alleviate the human suffering caused by this war. international monitoring law which already embodies

a balancing act between humanity and military necessity. clearly requires parties to allow and facilitate the rapid and unimpeded passage of humanitarian relief for all civilians in need and through all possible routes. obstructions that lead the civilian population without the essentials to survive ran contrary to this obligation. finally, the flash appeal has seen unprecedented donor support. more than us $1.29 has been received against requirements of $4300000000.00 for this year. this is 2nd most funded country level appeal in un history only behind yemen and 2019. at $3600000000.00 us dollars, you creed, melatonin fund has also received significant new funding with more than $230000000.00 contributions and pleasures of that. a $117000000.00 has already been dispersed and we've now included $20000000.00 for the local volunteer organizations . i think the donors,

for their generous support. in closing the people of ukraine have shown incredible resilience in this last year. our urgent humanitarian task is to continue to help them to survive and to be safe. thank you mister president. jim f c. i think i miss brown for her breathing. and i'll give the floor to the members of the council to wish to make statements. i get the floor to the representative of mexican t us. thank you very much, mister president. i thank under secretary general, miss decarlo and resident and humanitarian coordinator in ukraine. miss brown, thank them for their briefings or more. as we have heard about, the wall in ukraine has had a devastating impact on the civilian population that are going through m figures

continue to rise. the numbers of dead people and wounded people continue to grow. the civilian victims, that is and everything suggest that these figures will continue again to rise. if something more effective and urgent is not done, have more than 17000000 people require humanitarian aid or more than 7000000. there are more than 7000000 refugees in european countries. and there are more than 6000000 this in, in displaced your internally displaced persons. and it looks very much like winter will make this scenario far more complex and immediate action will be required. the indiscretion attacks that have taken place in recent days against civilian infrastructure, including those using unmanned aerial vehicles. so violate international

humanitarian law. loving them, you're the dimensions of the humanitarian crisis. consequently, continue to remain on an alarming scale. just for this reason, that mexico together with france cold for this meeting, that is to analyze your movement, the recent dimensions of the problem and to attempt to provide solutions and alternative a difference to the norms of international humanitarian law. including the geneva conventions of $949.00 and their additional protocols is an obligation without exceptions. normally, the provisions of these instruments are unequivocally care parties must make a clear distinction between the civilian population and combatants. moreover,

it is forbidden to use weapons or methods of war which may cause unnecessary losses are excessive suffering. and the principles of necessity and proportionality must always be stringently a dear to the impact of this conflict on health care services. as we have heard, has been very grave indeed, according to the world health organization. more than 630 attacks have been recorded against ukraine's health care system and deliberate attack against hospitals ah, the war crimes, they are unacceptable, and they cannot go unpunished. the conflict has also had a grave impact on the mental health of the population. and that will leave a indelible mark on vast sways of the population affected both directly and indirectly psycho social support. most consequently be

a non negotiable component of humanitarian assistance. moreover, we are alarmed by reports on sexual violence and gender based violence. all such cases must be investigated to ensure accountability and to ensure the effective redress is provided to to the victims. and this must be done with a gender perspective. on my face with challenges of this size. fighting underway is effect in the capacity the humanitarian actors have to operate on the ground. it is of the utmost importance to guarantee unfettered humanitarian axis. so that crucial services can be provided to those that need them. and this in line with the basic principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence. consequently,

we are hail the significant mobilization donors who have helped to finance the human charity funds in ukraine. however, as is always the case may need for outweighing finance. at this time, it is likely that the civilian populations going ability will increase in the coming months with the arrival of winter and given the serious damage done to energy infrastructure. as such, colleagues, it is urgent that attacks against civilian infrastructure. moreover, the presence of mind in ukraine is also a source of grave concern. because in addition to that impacts on the civilian population, in particular on girls and boys, the presence of these devices affect the humanitarian communities ability to operate safely. of course, and grabbing,