Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
The UN Security Council held an emergency session on 20 April 2026 to address the escalating conflict in Ukraine, following a formal request from Kyiv regarding the surge in Russian aerial bombardments.
Ukraine reported that between late March and mid-April, more than 5,000 drones and missiles were launched, resulting in dozens of civilian deaths and hundreds of injuries. Key attacks included devastating strikes on the city of Dnipro.
The open briefing focused on the implications for peace and security amid ongoing hostilities.