Norwegian humanitarian base in Ukraine hit in Russian attack

A base run by Norwegian People's Aid, a humanitarian organisation involved in mine clearance in Ukraine, has been hit in a Russian attack.

Source: the management of Norwegian People's Aid on Tuesday 26 May, as reported by European Pravda, citing Norwegian public broadcaster NRK

Details: Raymond Johansen, Secretary General of Norwegian People's Aid, said no staff members had been injured in the incident, but vehicles and equipment sustained significant damage.

"This shows that Russia does not care whether the targets are civilians or vital efforts to protect civilian lives," he said.

The organisation stressed that humanitarian activities must not be targeted. It also emphasised that it is working to resume operations and to continue carrying out mine clearance across Ukraine.

Background:

• On 24 May, the residence of Albania's ambassador to Ukraine, Ernal Filo, was damaged during a Russian attack on Kyiv. In response, Tirana summoned Russia's ambassador for explanations.
• That same day, the building of the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs was damaged.

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