Published on: 2026-08-05
Source: United Nations – United Nations –
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5 August 2026 UN
Top news of the day at the UN and worldwide: dozens of people were killed and injured as a result of a night attack on Ukraine, strikes continue in the Gaza Strip, Volker Türk is concerned about the increasing number of executions in Iran, and due to the intensifying El Niño, another 50 million people may face acute hunger.
Strikes on Ukraine
On the night of August 4 to 5, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation launched a large-scale strike using ballistic missiles and long-range drones, mainly hitting Kyiv and the Kyiv region. This was reported today by the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine. According to Ukrainian authorities, at least 17 civilians were killed and another 44 injured as a result of the attack. Mission experts will visit the affected areas to verify information on the extent of the damage caused.
The situation in Gaza
Deputy UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Ramiz Alakbarov expressed concern over the recent Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip that have caused civilian casualties. Despite ongoing attacks, the UN and its partners are providing assistance where possible. For example, over the past week, humanitarian organizations have supplied essential items to nine thousand families in Gaza city. The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has also delivered humanitarian aid to the enclave, including backpacks that will be distributed to children ahead of the new school year.
Executions in Iran
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk expressed concern over the sharp increase in executions and death sentences in Iran. According to him, the highest penalty is used to intimidate the population and suppress dissent. Since March 19, 2026, at least 56 people have been executed on charges related to national security, according to data from the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights. The High Commissioner noted that more than 100 people are at risk of execution on similar charges. He also pointed to likely serious violations of the right to a fair trial.
El Niño phenomenon
Due to the intensifying El Niño climate phenomenon, nearly 50 million more people in the most vulnerable regions of the planet may face acute hunger in the coming months. This was warned by the World Food Programme (WFP) on Wednesday. The UN agency is scaling up operations in eight countries where people are already living in conditions of poverty, conflicts, unemployment, and constant climate shocks. The priority is preparing for forecasted floods, droughts, and storms.
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