Situation Overview
The 5 September ceasefire is long past, and serious ceasefire violations and indiscriminate shelling are reported daily in parts of Donetsk and Luhansk regions. The hostilities have intensified and conflict-affected people are increasingly vulnerable. Access is impeded, displacement increasing, and affected people are in need of assistance and sup-port. The deterioration of the humanitarian situation is further compounded by harsh winter conditions and the discontinuation of salary and social benefit payments to the affected population in are-as outside of government control.
Humanitarian Needs
The humanitarian needs are significant in conflict-affected areas, and particularly those where ongoing insecurity prevents direct humanitarian access as in some parts of Donetsk and Luhansk regions. Winter has arrived and affected populations require winterized shelter, warm blankets, shoes and clothes. Many hospitals and clinics are closed or partially operational due to lack of supplies and outflow of personnel, and IDPs face challenges to pay for medical treatment in addition to the costs of continued displacement. Local organizations continue to report stigma-related challenges for IDPs to access accommodation and employment opportunities, and tensions where IDP children have been integrated into host community schools. Adequate access to toilets and potable water remains a concern at some collective centers, and some IDPs are being requested to pay utility bills or rent costs to collective center management.
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