Russia-Ukraine war live: Moscow blocking aid to flood-hit areas after dam destroyed, says UN

Aid coordinator urges Russia to fulfil ‘obligations under international humanitarian law’ as death toll from destruction of Kakhovka dam rises to 52

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The UN has accused Russia of refusing to allow aid deliveries to Moscow-controlled areas affected by flooding following the destruction of the Kakhovka dam almost two weeks ago.

“The government of the Russian Federation has so far declined our request to access the areas under its temporary military control,” Denise Brown, the UN’s humanitarian coordinator for Ukraine, said in a statement.