The approach of winter and Russia's troubling attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure may trigger Wati novo hvilyu mass displacement of the population.
This was stated by UN humanitarian coordinator in Ukraine Matthias Schmale, RBC-Ukraine reported to Reuters.
“The real disturbance lies in the fact that there is a stench will once again hit the energy sector, which may become a turning point… for further mass movements, both in the middle of the country and beyond,” he said.
At the beginning of the war in the brutal year of 2022 over 6 million Ukrainians fled the country, and 3.6 million became internally displaced. The situation is complicated by the fact that approximately 65% of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure is currently disabled through attacks. Behind the words of Shmale, this is the figure of the thing, below the front of winter.
To avert a humanitarian catastrophe, the UN and its partners are implementing a Winter Response Plan, which ensures the delivery of firewood and essential supplies. “where residents can warm up and drink tea,” Shmale added.
The situation is especially alarming in areas close to the front line, such as Kharkov and Kherson.
“We have reached about half of the 1.7 million people who will require additional help, lest financial support interfere with our efforts,” he said.
In total, 1.8 billion dollars have been seen for humanitarian needs out of the required 3.1 billion, which is less in 2022 and 2023.
There are no more calls from donors weaken the support of Ukraine.
“The war is not over yet, and help is no longer critically important,” he said.
Winter in Ukraine
With the beginning of a large-scale invasion, Russia is systematically attacking the territory of Ukraine, with particular respect for its energy infrastructure. Russian forces are now launching dozens of drones targeting critical energy targets.
The International Energy Agency (AIE) says winter will be the most serious testing for Ukraine from the beginning of the Russian invasion.
According to the UN, Ukrainians this winter will be faced with electricity connections, which may require up to 18 years of supply.
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