Ukraine Profiling and needs assessment of internally displaced persons (IDPs), 18 August 2014

Summary of findings

KEY UPDATES SINCE 30 MAY 2014:

• The number of IDPs has dramatically increased since the beginning of June 2014, displacement intensified from Luhansk and Donetsk regions from 2,649 on 6 June to 86,600 on 15 July1 .

• Donetsk region now estimated to host the largest number of registered IDPs – 18.800, including 18,600 from the East and 200 from Crimea. UNHCR has fielded a mission to Slavyansk on 18 July to assess needs.

• Out of the 24,219 IDPs registered in Kharkiv oblast, (23,520 from the East and 699 from Crimea) 15,000 are reported to have returned to their homes, mainly in Slavyansk and Kramatorsk in Northern Donetsk leaving a total of 9,219 remaining in Kharkiv.

• IDPs from eastern Ukraine now make up 85% of the total displaced Ukrainians, while those from Crimea account for only 15%.

• The profile of IDPs is updated in ten regions and two regions were added to the Profile.

• IDPs from eastern Ukraine arrive in their location of displacement with fewer resources and possessions, and many have experienced the effects of violence.

• Humanitarian needs are increasing.

• Many report destruction of their housing and cannot return until repairs are done