Russia’s targeted attacks on Ukraine’s key energy and civil infrastructure, such as hospitals, schools and power grids, seriously impede people’s access to basic services.
Due to Russia’s continued aggression, approximately 40% of Ukraine’s population will require humanitarian assistance this year. This was announced on Thursday, April 11, by the UK’s permanent representative to the UN, Barbara Woodward, at a meeting of the UN Security Council.
He noted that Britain continues to support Ukraine.
“Since the start of Russia’s massive invasion, the international community has united in support of the people of Ukraine. Since February 2022, the UK has provided more than £350 million in humanitarian aid to support UN efforts, international and local non-governmental organizations to help people caught in the war zone.” , Woodward added.
With each new shelling, more and more Ukrainians are displaced and need help and shelter in the freezing conditions. According to international experts, 14.6 million people in Ukraine are now in need of humanitarian assistance, but their number may increase.
In total, since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the European Commission has allocated 926 million euros for humanitarian assistance programs for civilians affected by the war in Ukraine. Of this fund, 860 million euros were allocated for humanitarian programs within Ukraine and 66 million euros in support of refugees who fled to neighboring Moldova.
Earlier, the UN reported a threat to cut aid to Ukrainians. The war in Ukraine has lost international attention, and the war in the Gaza Strip is dominating the world’s media headlines, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees said.
Source: korrespondent
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