Damaged UN humanitarian aid truck in Kherson after Russian attack.

Russian Forces Strike UN Humanitarian Aid Trucks in Kherson, Ukraine | AI News Digest

Published: October 14, 2025, 8:24 p.m. World Negative

On October 14, Russian military forces launched an assault on four UN humanitarian aid trucks in the Bilozerka region of Kherson, Ukraine, using drones and artillery. The attack has drawn severe condemnation from Oleksandr Prokudin, head of the Kherson Regional Military Administration, who pointed out that the trucks were clearly designated as humanitarian and not military vehicles. One truck was completely obliterated, another suffered serious damage, while two others narrowly escaped the onslaught. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported. This incident highlights the persistent dangers that humanitarian operations face in conflict areas, amplifying concerns regarding the safety of aid workers and the critical delivery of supplies to those in need.

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