Ukraine: "Conditions this winter will be even more challenging for the people"
Cologne. The people in Ukraine are facing the second winter since the start of the major invasion. After nearly two years of war, almost 18 million Ukrainians are in need of humanitarian assistance. Peolple's living conditions have further deteriorated since the past winter. "The energy infrastructure was heavily damaged by over 1,500 attacks last winter, and we expect that there will be prolonged power and heating outages again this winter – especially if there are renewed attacks," reports Melanie Plöger, who coordinates the assistance for Malteser International in Ukraine. In the coming weeks, the Malteser will distribute 2,000 food packages and 1,400 winter packages containing sleeping bags, blankets, insulation mats, lamps, and other items.
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