In Sloviansk, the headquarters of the Ukrainian Red Cross emergency response team was struck for the third time

On 22 January, during another Russian attack, the headquarters of the Ukrainian Red Cross emergency response team, working within the ‘Skhid (East)’ mission, was damaged for the third time. The rented office building was struck by an unmanned aerial vehicle.

At the time of the attack, 11 members of the ‘Skhid (East)’ mission team were on rotation at the headquarters. Fortunately, none of the volunteers were injured, though the building and surrounding area sustained significant damage.

The attack on the headquarters of a humanitarian organisation is a serious violation of international humanitarian law, which prohibits attacks on civilian objects and humanitarian missions. Such acts endanger the lives of humanitarian workers, who save others every day, and create additional challenges in carrying out our essential activities. The Ukrainian Red Cross categorically condemns these actions and emphasises the importance of adhering to the rules of warfare.

Despite the risks, the Ukrainian Red Cross continues its work and is deeply grateful to all our volunteers who continue helping others, even in these challenging circumstances.