Highlights
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Far from abating, active fighting in Donetska oblast and intensifying attacks on the southern port city of Mykolaiv are exacerbating the severity and scale of humanitarian needs.
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Raging hostilities in Donetska oblast prompted local authorities to launch compulsory mass evacuation of remaining residents.
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Across Ukraine, nearly 370,000 people were newly internally displaced between 23 June and 23 July, while a new wave of displacement is expected before the cold sets in.
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Meanwhile, the first commercial ship since 26 February left the port of Odesa on 1 August. Two days later, the ship was cleared to proceed to its final destination in Lebanon.
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Humanitarians continue to support people in urgent need, including those close to the front line. As of 4 August, 11.7 million people were reached with some form of assistance.
Disclaimer
- UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
- To learn more about OCHA's activities, please visit https://www.unocha.org/.