Published on: 2026-07-02
Source: United Nations – United Nations –
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July 2, 2026 UN
Top news of the day at the UN and around the world: dozens of people were killed and injured in one of the most massive attacks on Kyiv, the UN warns of escalation threats in the Persian Gulf region, the Secretary-General called for holding those responsible for the explosion in Damascus accountable, WHO announced the end of the hantavirus outbreak.
Attack on Kyiv
UN Secretary-General António Guterres strongly condemned the attacks by Russian armed forces on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities carried out last night. According to reports, at least 20 people were killed and dozens injured as a result of the attacks. Civil infrastructure facilities were also damaged. The UN chief again called for urgent de-escalation and the establishment of a ceasefire. After one of the largest attacks on Kyiv since the start of the full-scale war, the UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Ukraine, Matthias Schmale, noted that the strikes by Russian forces are intensifying the psychological trauma experienced by the Ukrainian population.
The situation in the Persian Gulf
The UN Security Council convened an emergency meeting due to escalating tensions in the Persian Gulf region following recent Iranian attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait, as well as ongoing exchanges of strikes between Tehran and Washington in the Strait of Hormuz area. UN Assistant Secretary-General for Peacebuilding Elizabeth Spehar called on all parties to exercise utmost restraint, avoid actions that could undermine the ceasefire regime, and fully comply with their obligations under international law, including the protection of civilians and ensuring freedom of navigation.
Explosion in Syria
The UN has expressed deep concern over the explosion that occurred today near the Palace of Justice in Damascus. UN Secretary-General António Guterres extended condolences to the families of the deceased and wished a full and speedy recovery to the injured. The UN chief once again emphasized that attacks on civilians are unacceptable and stated that those responsible must be identified and held accountable.
Hantavirus outbreak
The World Health Organization (WHO) considers the hantavirus outbreak associated with the cruise ship MV Hondius to be over. The last person who had contact with infected individuals completed quarantine and tested negative for the virus. This was reported on Thursday by WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. According to him, no new cases have been identified since May 25. A total of 13 cases were confirmed, including three fatalities. Health authorities monitored the condition of more than 650 individuals who had contact with the virus. WHO will continue studying the hantavirus and the causes of the outbreak.
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