27/05/2026
The Greater Chornobyl Cause Condemns Barbaric Attack on Humanitarian Aid:
“We Will Not Be Silenced or Deterred”
CORK, IRELAND
The deliberate destruction of a United Nations World Food Programme warehouse in Dnipro, Ukraine—along with more than $1.4 million in desperately needed humanitarian aid for 130,000 civilians—is not just an act of war. It is an assault on decency, on hope, and on every principle of international humanitarian law.
Fiona Corcoran, founder of The Greater Chornobyl Cause, has called on the world to respond with outrage, action, and unwavering support for the innocent lives that are being placed in the crosshairs of this conflict.
“This isn’t just a warehouse that was obliterated—it was a lifeline,” says Corcoran, who has personally travelled in and out of Ukraine for over two decades, delivering aid to those most in need, even in the darkest of times.
“To deliberately target food and medical supplies, to rob children, the elderly, and the sick of their only chance for survival—it is barbaric. It is indefensible. And it must not be met with silence.”
For years, The Greater Chornobyl Cause has worked on the front lines, supporting survivors of nuclear disaster, orphaned children, the abandoned elderly, and families broken apart by war.
The charity’s staff have risked everything—crossing active war zones, braving air raid sirens, and facing down the spectre of violence—to bring hope and relief where it is needed most
“We have seen suffering up close,” Corcoran declares.
“We have held the hands of those dying slowly from radiation, from hunger, from wounds both visible and invisible. We have looked into the eyes of mothers who do not know if their children will see another day. And yet, never—not in the aftermath of Chornobyl nor in the chaos of war—have we witnessed such callousness as these attacks on humanitarian aid.”
Corcoran’s anger is matched only by her determination. She calls on the international community, world leaders, and every citizen of conscience not to let this moment pass unnoticed:
“Where is our outrage? Where is our humanity? We should all be furious that the world’s most vulnerable are being targeted with impunity.
I am calling directly on the UN Secretary-General and every government with a shred of decency to stand up, to condemn these atrocities, and to demand protection for all humanitarian operations.
Words are not enough. Action is overdue"
”(Despite these escalating dangers, The Greater Chornobyl Cause refuses to back down.
The organisation continues to deliver aid and shelter to those abandoned by the world.
It is rebuilding and refurbishing care homes for the elderly, and children and restoring hope in shattered communities.
It is bearing witness and speaking truth, so the suffering of Ukraine is not lost in the fog of war.
“We will not be intimidated. We will not be silenced. We will not leave these people behind—no matter how many warehouses are bombed, no matter how great the danger,”
Corcoran states with resolve. “If anything, these attacks only strengthen our resolve. We are not alone: the spirit of Ireland, the compassion of our supporters, and the courage of the Ukrainian people are behind us.
”To all those who care, who are sickened by these crimes against humanity: do not look away. Join us. Support us. Let the world know that aid workers will keep going, that decency is not dead, and that the innocent will not be forgotten.