Ukraine warns of “a new type of humanitarian crisis” as Russia aims at its biggest cities
Even border and frontline oblasts are further along on resilience plans than the capital, Zelenskyy says.
Ukraine is preparing for a potential humanitarian crisis from November to March as Russian attacks target the country's major cities, according to the Head of the Presidential Office, Kyrylo Budanov. Deputy Iryna Vereshchuk warned that Ukraine might face a new type of crisis this winter, urging donors to be prepared with rapid funding.
Russian strikes have previously targeted Ukraine's power grid during harsh winters, with over 500 missiles and drones launched in February. Despite a US-announced energy truce that Russia has not confirmed, attacks continue. Ukraine is developing crisis scenarios and response plans through various departments, with a focus on protecting its rear areas and major cities like Kyiv, Kharkiv, Odesa, and Dnipro.
Humanitarian organizations must adapt their plans and donors should be ready to provide additional funding quickly to support civilians.
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