The United Nations Security Council is holding an open briefing focused on Ukraine. The meeting was requested by European member states in response to a letter from Kyiv on March 18, which detailed a significant increase in Russian strikes.
Inside Ukraine, the ongoing attacks are causing severe casualties. Since March 19, reports indicate that at least 25 civilians have been killed and over 130 have sustained injuries. Among the casualties are children, with particular impact noted in the regions of Donetsk, Sumy, and Zaporizhzhia.