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EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
July through September saw continued Russian attacks with missiles, rockets, drones and glide bombs. Daylight attacks became more common, killing and injuring more civilians. The UN reported a 45% increase in civilian casualties between spring and summer 2024. Russian attacks, particularly around Pokrovsk in Donetska oblast, also resulted in further displacement—with tens of thousands more Ukrainians forced to flee their homes. There were fewer power blackouts as temperatures decreased in September. But as the weather continues to cool and winter approaches, the situation for millions of Ukrainians remains uncertain.
OUR RESPONSE
International Medical Corps’ humanitarian response and early recovery efforts across Ukraine are tailored to regional needs. In post-conflict zones, we provide integrated health, mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS), and physical rehabilitation services; gender-based violence (GBV) prevention and response; non-food items (NFIs); water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH); infrastructure rehabilitation; and livelihoods interventions. We help repair and rebuild health facilities (HFs) and provide them with medical equipment and supplies, including vehicles, to help restore healthcare services. We also work with civil society organizations and local authorities to build resilience and increase the sustainability of our support.
In active conflict zones, International Medical Corps has an adaptive, dynamic programming strategy prioritizing critical lifesaving operations—including supporting frontline hospitals with critical medicines, equipment and supplies—and distributing food, NFIs and water to impacted communities. In areas under threat, we focus on the needs of internally displaced persons (IDPs) through an integrated approach that includes MHPSS, WASH, food, livelihoods and NFIs. We also help HFs prepare for and build resistance to potential attacks and mass-casualty events. In Poland, International Medical Corps prioritizes the needs of Ukrainian refugees, providing services and training related to MHPSS.