New York: The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is deeply concerned by the continuing attacks on Ukrainian cities across the country, including most recently Lviv, Dnipro, Kharkiv and Mykolaiv, which are resulting in numerous civilian casualties and destruction in residential areas, as well as civilian infrastructure, a UN spokesperson said on Monday.
"The Secretary-General is greatly concerned by the continuing appalling humanitarian situation in the besieged city of Mariupol, which has been largely destroyed by weeks of unrelenting Russian attacks," Spokesman for the Secretary General, Stephane Dujarric, told a press briefing.
The Secretary-General reminded all parties that they must take outmost care exert take all necessary efforts measures to avoid civilian casualties and any damage to residential areas and civilian infrastructure.
The Secretary-General also strongly urged all parties to enact an urgent and immediate humanitarian ceasefire, which will enable the safe and secure functioning of humanitarian corridors, help evacuate civilian residents and also deliver life-saving humanitarian and medical assistance.
"Genuine negotiations must be given a chance to succeed and to bring lasting peace," he said.
"The Secretary-General and the UN stand ready to support such efforts," he added.
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