Lithuania protests to Russia over attacks on civilians in Ukraine
Lithuania has issued a formal protest to Russia regarding ongoing attacks on Ukrainian civilians and infrastructure. The protest specifically cites the use of missiles and drones, as well as strikes on civilian vessels in the Black Sea.
Why it matters
It highlights ongoing geopolitical tensions and the diplomatic efforts of Baltic states to hold Russia accountable for international law violations.
VILNIUS - Lithuania on Thursday lodged a formal protest with Russia over continued attacks on civilians in Ukraine, the Foreign Ministry said.
A representative of the Russian Embassy was summoned to the ministry and handed diplomatic notes regarding the continued mass use of missiles and combat drones against Ukrainian civilians and civilian infrastructure, as well as repeated strikes on civilian vessels in the Black Sea.
Lithuania condemned the use of more than 40 ballistic and supersonic missiles in attacks on July 18-19 against targets in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, which damaged numerous residential buildings and other civilian sites.
The note also highlighted data from the United Nations Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine, which showed that Russia killed and injured the highest number of Ukrainian civilians in June since April 2022. The mission recorded at least 293 civilian deaths and 1,900 injuries.
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