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1,000 days into Ukraine war, winter poses critical challenge to aid effort

Speaking in Geneva, Matthias Schmale described the anguish felt by Ukrainians as the war grinds on: “As we are not only approaching winter but also the sad 1,000-day mark since the Russian Federation’s full-scale invasion in 2022, we are of course thinking of the more than 12,000 people who have been killed.” “To date, civilian … Read more1,000 days into Ukraine war, winter poses critical challenge to aid effort

Ukraine: Kakhovka dam aid effort reaches 180,000 people

That’s the latest from the UN’s aid coordination office (OCHA), which tweeted that the UN and its humanitarian partners have delivered vital supplies, mainly water, hygiene items and food, to cover the needs of nearly 180,000 people, despite the difficult conditions. The number of people reached with aid is up five-fold since 9 June. “Drinking … Read moreUkraine: Kakhovka dam aid effort reaches 180,000 people