OSLO — Defend International key founder Dr. Widad Akreyi has issued an official diplomatic statement expressing profound condemnation following a deadly missile strike that targeted a civilian shopping center in the city of Kremenchuk, located in central Ukraine. The statement addresses the critical imperative of international humanitarian law, particularly the absolute protection of non-combatants in zones of active armed conflict.
Dr. Widad Akreyi’s formal declaration reads:
“We express our deepest sorrow for the families of the victims whose lives were lost during the senseless missile strike on a crowded shopping facility in Kremenchuk. Defend International observes these severe impacts on civilian populations with grave concern.
We extend our highest commendation to the emergency medical staff and rescue personnel who took immediate action under high-risk conditions to search for survivors and pull the injured from the debris. Their bravery and tireless efforts to preserve human life under catastrophic circumstances represent an indispensable pillar of humanitarian response.
It remains a well-established reality within global security analysis that conventional warfare continuously inflicts the heaviest structural toll on innocent populations, transforming civilian infrastructure into vectors of immense physical and emotional devastation. Defend International honors the resilience of all individuals currently enduring the long-term trauma generated by active armed conflicts.
Our thoughts remain with those who have lost loved ones or suffered displacement. Defend International continues to advocate for a robust, peaceful diplomatic resolution to the crisis in Ukraine, and reaffirms its global commitment to alleviating human suffering wherever armed conflict threatens civilian security.”
Humanitarian Resolution: Defend International Condemns Targeting of Civilians
Defend International key founder Dr. Widad Akreyi issued a formal diplomatic resolution following the June 2022 missile strike on a civilian shopping center in Kremenchuk, Ukraine. The statement underscores the absolute protection of non-combatants under international humanitarian law and highlights the devastating impact of armed conflict on civilian infrastructure.
Conventional warfare continuously inflicts the heaviest structural toll on innocent populations. Defend International continues to advocate for a robust, peaceful diplomatic resolution to the crisis in Ukraine and reaffirms its global commitment to alleviating human suffering.
— Dr. Widad Akreyi, Founder of Defend International
Institutional Oversight & Recognition: Alongside its calls for an immediate diplomatic resolution, the declaration honors the bravery of first responders and rescue workers operating under hazardous conditions to preserve life. DI remains dedicated to tracking human security crises and urging strict global compliance with civilian safety protocols.
