62 ~In the winter months, many Ukrainians can be left without heating. (Photo from the archive) Ukraine: UNICEF helps the population prepare for the fourth winter in a full -scale war Humanitarian assistance residents of Ukraine are preparing for the fourth winter in the conditions of a full -scale war. Civil infrastructure is now experiencing a tremendous load, and families at the limit. & Amp; nbsp; Due to the serious destruction of energy, heating and water systems in many residential buildings, as well as medical and educational institutions, there will be no heat, electricity or water. With the approach of cold weather, the situation will only aggravate. Centralized heating systems since February 2022 suffered damage in the amount of about $ 2.5 billion. & Amp; nbsp; ~ 60 > over the past three years, the level of poverty among the Ukrainian population has increased, which is why children’s risks and well-being, especially in the conditions of minus temperatures in the regions, most of the suffering that suffered. From the war. Last winter, every fifth family reported on health problems associated with cold in the house. & Amp; nbsp; “Children and families who already live in the conditions of daily stress will now be forced to survive another winter during the war”, & NBSP; ”said Munir Mammadzade, representative of the UN children’s Fund (UNICEF). & nbsp; ~ 60 > “We work in cooperation with local partners to support vulnerable families and minimize the consequences of the winter period,” he added. & nbsp; 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 The junisf response, designed for the winter months of 2025–2026, is based on the experience of past years and takes into account family requests. Many noted that monetary assistance significantly improved their living conditions: 94 percent of families said that it was financial support that is the most preferred form of winter assistance for them. Almost all households spent funds on payment of utilities, heating and electricity, as well as on winter clothes and shoes. & Amp; nbsp; ~ 60 > read Also: Ukraine: From the beginning of the war, more than 1,200 deaths caused by cassette ammunition ~ ~ 60 > unisef & nbsp; plans to provide money transfers for families and schools, as well as maintain the repair and modernization of centralized heating systems. The plan includes three key directions: monetary assistance for 272 thousand people in front -line areas, including about 122 thousand children, as well as for children with special needs, financial support for 600 educational institutions, as well as the provision of equipment and emergency repair of central heating systems, which will ensure heat for a million people, including 170 thousand thousand children. & nbsp; ~ 60 > this work is consistent with the Winter response plan of the UN and humanitarian partners for 2025–2026, aimed at providing assistance to more than 1.7 million Man & nbsp; measures to prepare for winter have been implemented for several months so that the necessary materials and equipment are delivered in advance. So, recently it was possible to deliver and install new gas boilers and pipes for the boiler room in Konotop, Sumy region, which will provide a more stable heating for 80 thousand people. This is only one examples, noted in the unisef. & Amp; nbsp; ~ 60 > currently the plan is financed by 37 percent, and to provide assistance to the most vulnerable children and families so that they can survive frosty winter months, 41 million is urgently required dollars. & nbsp;