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RECENT HIGHLIGHTS:
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As millions in Ukraine brace for the third winter since the full-scale invasion, UNHCR and partners have stepped up efforts to deliver assistance to help people stay safe and warm. As part of the inter-agency response, and in support of Government efforts, UNHCR and NGO partners began delivering cash assistance to help vulnerable people cover additional winter needs, providing essential items for winter, and helping people to insulate their homes. UNHCR aims to support 550,000 displaced and war-affected people in Ukraine with cash for energy and heating needs during the 2024-25 winter season.
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According to UNHCR protection profiling and monitoring, a notable increase in cross-border movements from February 2024 onwards was observed, followed by a significant decrease after the summer. In September, outbound movements surpassed inbound, reversing a trend from July - August. As of 23 October, less than 25 per cent of surveyed individuals reported leaving Ukraine for the first time since the beginning of the full-scale invasion in February 2022, a slight increase from the two months prior. While security and energy-related concerns continue to be the most commonly cited reasons for departures, shelter-related issues have emerged as the third, accounting for 22 per cent of departures from August - October.
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Update on response to evacuations in Ukraine: According to the Donetska region administration, since 1 August over 128,000 people have reportedly left the region, including over 24,000 from areas experiencing active hostilities. Approximately 330,000 residents remained in Ukraine-controlled areas of the region, with an estimated 63,000 residing in zones of active hostilities. UNHCR and NGO partners are supporting transit sites for evacuees through refurbishment, supply of equipment, coordination and management. UNHCR is also providing lifesaving protection and multisectoral assistance to evacuees both inside and outside these centres.