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Operational Context
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The beginning of the year has seen intensified fighting along the frontline areas, particularly in Donetsk and Kharkiv regions, resulting in civilian casualties, widespread destruction of homes, hospitals, and critical infrastructure, exacerbating the already dire humanitarian situation. The violence has also triggered further displacement, with over 1,600 people, including children, fleeing frontline areas in the first two weeks of January.
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On 11 January, authorities reported the evacuation of 132 people, including 12 children from frontline areas of Donetska oblast. On 23 January, 267 children were evacuated from high-risk areas in Velykoburlutska and Kindrashivska hromadas in Kharkiv oblast. On 24 January, authorities in Donetsk oblast announced the mandatory evacuation of families with children from 25 additional settlements in Kryvorizka and Komarska hromadas. More than 110 children remain in these high-risk areas.
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Interviews conducted at transit centers in Izium and Kharkiv City have highlighted needs for financial assistance, medical supplies, and safe shelter. Some displaced individuals have expressed the need for mental health support, underscoring the ongoing challenges to overall well-being in the affected people.
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As of 4 January, according to Kharkiv authorities, there are approximately 530,000 internally displaced persons in the oblast, including 200,000 in Kharkiv city. 76 Collective Centres (CCs) accommodate nearly 8,000 IDPs, including 1,024 children and 550 individuals with limited mobility.
Health Cluster Response:
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In 2025, 10 Health Cluster partners, in collaboration with local authorities, continue to deploy mobile medical teams to provide essential healthcare services and mental health and psychosocial support. In January alone,
Health Cluster partner teams delivered essential health services to 578 people in two designated transit centers in Kharkivska and Dnipropetrovska oblasts. -
Since late August 2024, following the escalation of hostilities in Donetska and Kharkivska regions and the resulting large-scale evacuations, Health Cluster partners have reached over 5,500 people with medical and MHPSS support.
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To ensure a comprehensive response, the Health Cluster is coordinating with the Protection Cluster to facilitate referrals, enabling the elderly, disabled and other vulnerable groups access humanitarian assistance.
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The Health Cluster is actively coordinating with the Inter-Cluster Working Group (ICWG), OCHA, and departments of health (DoHs) to assess any additional needs and ensure that appropriate support is provided.