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Ukraine Situation - Moldova: Operational Update (March 2026)

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As of March 2026, the Republic of Moldova (hereinafter “Moldova”) hosts 140,698 refugees from Ukraine, many of whom require continued humanitarian assistance and access to specialized services. The security situation remains fragile amid the ongoing war in neighbouring Ukraine. Recent repeated attacks on critical infrastructure in Ukraine have directly affected Moldova, disrupting access to essential services and prompting emergency responses. In March, a strike on a hydropower facility in Ukraine caused petroleum contamination in the Nistru River – a primary source of drinking water. This triggered a 15-day environmental alert, with water supply suspended or limited across parts of northern and central Moldova.