UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) — The humanitarian aid is expected to suit basic needs of over 42,000 people besieged in eastern Mosul.
"In the single largest humanitarian aid delivery in eastern Mosul since the current conflict began, the World Food Programme (WFP), UNICEF and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) yesterday provided food, dignity kits, water purification tablets, jerry cans, baby hygiene kits and more," Haq stated.
Haq explained that for the first time in more than two weeks, the security conditions allowed UN humanitarian agencies to access needy individuals and families in eastern Mosul.
An operation by the Iraqi forces and Kurdish Peshmerga to retake Mosul from Daesh terror group has been ongoing since October 17. The offensive is backed by the US-led coalition against Daesh.