The UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Ukraine, Matthias Schmale, has raised significant concerns over the worsening humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, which continues to be exacerbated by the ongoing war and attacks on critical energy infrastructure.
Recent strikes have caused widespread blackouts, leaving millions of people vulnerable, particularly as freezing temperatures increase risks for those living in high-rise buildings without access to heating, clean water, and sewage systems.
Schmale warned that the deepening energy crisis could lead to further displacement within Ukraine, with potential cross-border migration becoming a growing concern.
In addition to highlighting the dangers faced by those in Ukraine’s cities, Schmale also pointed to the plight of civilians in territories temporarily occupied by Russian forces.
“Allow me also to mention my concern as humanitarian coordinator for the plight of civilians in the temporarily occupied territories. We should not forget them,” Schmale said. “I saw humanitarian actors implementing what we're calling the humanitarian winter response plan to address emergency needs by delivering solid fuel, providing cash for winter to ensure people can stay warm, and ensuring water systems continue to work.”
As the crisis deepens, international aid agencies continue to provide essential support to Ukrainians affected by the ongoing conflict and energy shortages.
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South Korea has detected North Korea’s plans to expand military support to Russia, including deploying troops and supplying advanced weapons like suicide drones, raising alarms over global security dynamics.
Switzerland aligns with EU sanctions on Russia and Belarus, freezing assets, banning vessels, and targeting entities linked to military trade and stolen Ukrainian grain.
A cargo ship, ANMAH, capsized at an Istanbul port early on Monday, after an imbalance in its cargo loading, according to the local governor's office.
France observes a national day of mourning for Mayotte after Cyclone Chido, the worst storm in 90 years, left devastation and a disputed death toll, with flags at half-mast across the nation.
U.S. judge ruled on Friday in favour of Meta Platforms' WhatsApp in a lawsuit accusing Israel's NSO Group of exploiting a bug in the messaging app to install spy software allowing unauthorized surveillance.
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