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RECENT HIGHLIGHTS:
Against the backdrop of large-scale attacks by the Russian Federation across Ukraine, with a sustained focus on targeting energy infrastructure and a ground offensive in Kharkivska region, UNHCR continues to prioritize life-saving humanitarian assistance to people living close to the frontline and newly regained areas of the country:
- UNHCR and NGO partners Proliska and Right to Protection (R2P), as part of the Inter-Agency response and in support of government efforts, have been supporting evacuees at the transit centre in Kharkiv city. From 10 May to 3 June, almost 12,800 people arrived at the transit centre. UNHCR and local NGO partners are providing them with emergency cash assistance, legal assistance, psychosocial support, essential items, and transportation from frontline areas. Between 10 May and 3 June, UNHCR’s NGO partner R2P has enrolled over 2,400 evacuees for cash assistance. The emergency cash assistance is being transferred to people’s accounts within two days.
- To respond to the needs of families affected by almost daily attacks in the Sumska region in May, UNHCR's partner Proliska delivered emergency shelter kits to almost 500 people to quickly repair damaged homes. Proliska also provided essential items, including blankets, thermoses, and solar lamps to over 200 people, and was on-site to offer psychosocial and legal support to affected families. In addition, Proliska helped evacuate 108 people living in areas of active hostilities and under mandatory evacuation orders. UNHCR’s partner R2P meanwhile helped 139 evacuees (92 families) from Bilopillia and Vorozhba hromadas with emergency cash assistance, including helping to find temporary accommodation and cover basic needs while they search for a new shelter.
- In eastern Ukraine, UNHCR's partner Proliska assisted 1,045 people affected by new attacks in May across the Dnipropetrovska, Donetska, and Zaporizka regions. Assistance included essential items, such as blankets and mattresses, which aimed to help replace lost or damaged items as a result of missile strikes that damaged civilian infrastructure, educational and medical institutions, private businesses, apartment buildings and private houses.