News Monitor
On 8 January, 13 civilians were killed and 110 injured when two aerial bombs struck an industrial facility in Zaporizhzhia city, underscoring the dangers of such weapons in populated areas.
The report details the still-rising number of civilian casualties, continued executions and torture of prisoners of war, and efforts by Russia to solidify its control of occupied Ukrainian territory.
More than 78 missiles and 106 drones were deployed in the Christmas Day assault, particularly affecting thermal power plants and boiler stations providing heating to homes.
43% of Ukrainian children experience psychosocial distress, including anxiety, dread, and irritability. The war has put 1.4 million, at risk of mental health conditions.
Almost three years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, international actors still monopolize humanitarian response funding, leadership, and policy influence.
The war is taking an increasingly heavy toll on children’s mental health, with some developing speech defects and uncontrollable twitching, while others have nightmares and even scream in their sleep.
According to the report, people who had been recently displaced within Ukraine were more likely to be unemployed (24%), compared to those who had been displaced for one year or more (13%).
Data released on World Children’s Day shows more than 516,000 babies born in Ukraine between February 2022 and August 2024, removed of any rights to safety and healthcare, many living on frontlines.
In addition to child casualties, which include 659 children killed and 1,747 children injured, millions of children continue to have their lives upended due to ongoing attacks.
In addition to child casualties, which include 659 children killed and 1,747 children injured, millions of children continue to have their lives upended due to ongoing attacks.
As Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine enters its 1,000th day, civilians, women, and girls in Ukraine are enduring deadly intensified attacks across major cities.
This winter is predicted to be the toughest yet in almost three years due to a combination of weather conditions, infrastructure damage, blackouts and a lack of access to services such as healthcare.
Millions continue to suffer from the impacts of increasing attacks on both civilians and critical infrastructure, leaving many without access to essential services, including water and electricity.
This latest attack damaged more than 20 apartment buildings, injuring 21 people and killing five. Among the impacted structures was Mechnikov Hospital, one of Ukraine’s largest medical facilities.
This latest attack damaged more than 20 apartment buildings, injuring 21 people and killing five. Among the impacted structures was Mechnikov Hospital, one of Ukraine’s largest medical facilities.
UNICEF is appealing for $32 million to help keep critical services running for children by reducing disruptions to water, sanitation, health and education, and distributing cash and in-kind support.
More than 3,200 civilian casualties were recorded in Ukraine between June and August this year – a 33.7 per cent increase compared with the same period last year.
Together with its humanitarian partners, the EU aims to repair damaged buildings, ensure electricity and heating, and provide shelter to the ones most in need.