A settlement in eastern Ukraine. Photo from the archive Ukraine: escalation of hostilities in the east and south of the country Humanitarian aid
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reported on Friday that the escalation of hostilities along the front line in the east and south of the country continues to have a negative impact on the lives of the local population.
The day before, strikes in the Donetsk region, in eastern Ukraine, led to casualties on both sides of the front line. Several houses and educational institutions were damaged. The press service of the world organization reported this with reference to UN humanitarian workers.
Humanitarian services quickly mobilized emergency support. The victims received basic necessities, including drinking water and materials for emergency repairs of damaged housing.
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In the south of Ukraine, an interdepartmental convoy with help – only four truck – delivered food, hygiene items, clothing and other essentials to the frontline community of Melovoe in the Kherson region.
UN humanitarian workers note that in two and a half years of fighting actions in this region have seriously damaged civilian infrastructure.