Escalating clashes have killed and injured civilians while destroying homes, hospitals, and other essential infrastructure, UN officials reported.
Survivors face unimaginable hardship amid shattered homes and overwhelmed medical centres struggling to care for the injured.
Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for the UN Secretary-General, urged all parties to uphold international humanitarian law immediately.
He emphasized that civilians and their vital infrastructure must be protected, and humanitarian aid must reach those in urgent need.
The United Nations called for immediate action to prevent further suffering and address the growing humanitarian crisis.
Dujarric stressed that unrestricted humanitarian access is crucial to saving lives and easing the burden on affected communities.
Witnesses describe streets scarred by shelling, with homes flattened and hospitals overwhelmed, leaving families desperate and displaced.
Aid agencies report severe shortages of food, water, and medical supplies, compounding the suffering of civilians caught in conflict.
The UN’s appeal reflects global concern over escalating violence, highlighting the urgent need to prioritise civilian protection and relief.
Officials warn that continued attacks on civilians and their infrastructure could worsen human suffering and trigger a deeper humanitarian emergency.
