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Russian Shelling in Donetsk Kills Three Red Cross Workers, Violates Geneva Conventions

Sep 12, 2024, 01:22 PM

Russian forces shelled the village of Virolyubivka in the Donetsk region on September 12, killing three Ukrainian citizens who were employees of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and injuring two others. The attack targeted a truck transporting humanitarian aid, which was destroyed along with a car. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and regional authorities confirmed the casualties and condemned the attack as a violation of the Geneva Conventions. The incident highlights the ongoing risks faced by Red Cross humanitarian workers in conflict zones.