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Security Council officials condemn attacks on civilians at emergency UN session

9 June 2026 at 01:47
The United Nations Security Council convened on June 8 to discuss Russia's recent large-scale attacks on Ukraine, as U.N. officials warned that civilian casualties and destruction have reached some of the highest levels seen in the war in recent months.

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Key developments on June 8:

  • Russia rejects Ukrainian, European peace initiatives, says battlefield will decide war
  • NATO jets shoot down drone over Latvia in 1st such interception, military says
  • Ukraine strikes Russian oil depot, radar station, other military targets, General Staff confirms
  • Ukraine foils Russian plot to assassinate senior military

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