UN Security Council Meets as Russia Intensifies Ukraine Infrastructure Attacks
The UN Security Council convened an emergency meeting to address Russian strikes on Ukrainian civilians ahead of US-backed talks in Abu Dhabi.
The United Nations Security Council convened an emergency meeting in New York on November 9, 2026, to address Russia's intensified attacks on Ukrainian civilians and critical infrastructure. Chaired by Latvia, the session was requested by Ukraine and supported by Denmark, France, Greece, and the United Kingdom.
Discussions focused on a November 2 strike in Komyshuvakha, Zaporizhzhia region, where Russian forces targeted a humanitarian aid point and civilian shelter, killing between 43 and 50 people. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha called for international intervention to halt these attacks and uphold the UN Charter, while Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže demanded an immediate, unconditional ceasefire and accountability for international crimes.
The emergency session took place amid reports of rising civilian casualties and targeted strikes on the energy grid. The meeting occurred on the eve of US-backed negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, which are scheduled for November 10-11 in Abu Dhabi.
