Along with our partners we will stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes: UK statement at the UN Security Council
What was announced
Statement by Ambassador Sarah MacIntosh, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine.
Key points, in the publisher's words
- On the 30th of October, a Russian drone struck a railway station in Dnipro, killing at least 15 civilians and injuring another 14.
- On the 2nd of November, Russian bombs struck a school operating as an aid centre in Zaporizhzhia region.
- The attack killed at least 55 Ukrainian civilians, making it among the deadliest attacks of the war.
Figures in this announcement
Each line is quoted from the original. Figures are as the publisher stated them on the day.
- “In the last four months, such Russian attacks have killed over 1,540 Ukrainian civilians.”
- “There were 54,000 Russian casualties last month alone, but Russia has gained net zero territory this year.”
Who and where
UK bodies of power
- Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (UK government department) · more news
- Ministry of Defence (UK government department) · more news
Global and regional bodies
- United Nations Security Council (Level 8 of 10) · more news
- United Nations (Level 8 of 10) · more news
Countries
Where this sits in the 10 levels of power
- Level 8: The UN and global treaty bodies · news at this level
- Level 6: National government · news at this level
Topics, as GOV.UK files them: Foreign affairs.
Receipt
- Original: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/along-with-our-partners-we-will-stand-with-ukraine-for-as-long-as-it-takes-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council
- Published 2026-11-09 16:27:31 UTC
- Read by this site 2026-11-09 16:30:44 UTC from GOV.UK
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