UN says almost half of Ukraine's population needs humanitarian aid
The organization plans to provide winterization assistance to 1.3 million people in areas far from the front line from October to March
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has caused a serious humanitarian crisis: 18 million people – almost half of the country's population – are in need of humanitarian aid. This statistic was shared by the spokesperson for the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) Saviano Abreu in an interview with Interfax-Ukraine.
Abreu emphasized that given the current trend, the deterioration of the humanitarian situation in Ukraine is inevitable, and winter creates additional risks and increases the needs of the population.
"We expect to increase the volume of humanitarian aid by the end of the year and provide it to up to 11 million people. <...> Our goal is to help at least 11 million people out of more than 18 million who need support in Ukraine," Abreu said.
"From October to March, we plan to provide specific winterization assistance to about 1.3 million people in areas not located near the front line. For example, this includes paying rent for internally displaced persons or paying for utilities and heating," Abreu said.
The UN will help people living near the front line to repair their homes so that they can face the winter in warmth.
Another part of OCDP's mission is to support municipal and district communities in ensuring heat, electricity and water supply in winter. UN representatives are also working to prevent livestock from dying in the winter.
In addition, they send two or three humanitarian convoys to the frontline areas every week.
"Residents of many settlements near the front line have difficulty accessing supplies, and markets are not working. That's why we are going to these areas with specific help. In winter, this assistance includes winter clothes, blankets and heating devices," said the UN representative.
Background. As a reminder, the Non-Food Item Coordinator said that the UN intends to provide winter kits to 1 million Ukrainians.
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