OCHA Ukraine

Civilians in #Ukraine continue to bear the heaviest burden as the war brings destruction. Today, strikes injured civilians and damaged homes in the cities of #Dnipro, #Kharkiv and across the regions. Aid workers, together with local responders, are assisting those affected.

In #Sumy Region, where recent strikes have harmed civilians & disrupted basic services, humanitarians are stepping in. They provide shelter, psychosocial and protection support to families whose homes were hit—including displaced people who had already left everything behind.

WCK’s #ChefsForUkraine team delivers meals to frontline areas. Team members like Olha use a special approach to ensure meals reach the families who need them most. Listen to her as she explains how our crews serve communities under fire. #ChefsForUkraine

Today Medical Workers' Day in Ukraine. Meet some of the hardworking people dedicated to ensuring that every child enjoys their right to good health, despite the challenges of war. 🧵⬇️

Amid intense hostilities in eastern Ukraine, many families fleeing front-line areas arrive at transit centres in #Dnipro Region, seeking safety and help. With support from the #UkraineHumanitarianFund, @caritasukraine teams are able to assist people fleeing the front lines.

Since the beginning of the emergency situation on 17 July, the teams of the Humanitarian Mission "Proliska" evacuated 650 people from the Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk regions, of which 143 were non-mobile/low-mobile people who were transported specialized medical transport

Yesterday, an inter-agency convoy delivered charging stations, medicine, food and hygiene supplies to a front-line community in the Beryslav District, the #Kherson Region. With homes damaged by shelling and markets closed, the aid is a lifeline for residents.

The war in #Ukraine continues to inflict suffering on a staggering scale. The trauma is daily, the destruction is widespread, and the resilience of civilians is being pushed to its limits. I briefed the Security Council on what's at stake for the people of Ukraine.👇🏾

Today in Kharkiv, a health facility suffered a direct hit. The strike destroyed the roof and damaged walls and windows. 6 people were injured — 4 health workers and 2 patients. In 2025 alone, @WHO has verified 300 attacks on health care — a 12% increase vs 2024.

Today, an inter-agency convoy brought life-saving food, medicine and hygiene supplies from @UNFPAUkraine, @wfpukraine and @WHOUkraine to the front-line Lyman Community in #Donetsk Region. In 2025, 30+ convoys delivered assistance to nearly 40K front-line residents. Watch more:

Less than a day after a strike on a Kharkiv apartment block, another attack hit a hospital—damaging its roof and wards. Injuries were reported, and people may be trapped. 🏥 Hospitals are protected under international humanitarian law. #NotATarget

Heartbreaking reports of six children injured – including infants with the youngest just 28 days old – in an attack in #Kharkiv. The toll of the war on children continues to increase are more young lives are devastated. This horror must end. Stop attacks. Protect every child.

Following today’s deadly midday attack in #Kharkiv, rescuers, municipal workers, humanitarian partners and UN agencies are on the ground supporting affected residents. They are providing emergency medical, psychological, shelter and other vital assistance to those affected.

Aid workers are already on the ground in #Odesa after today's attacks, providing: 🩺 medical & psychosocial support 🍲 meals & drinks 🏠 shelter & other non-food supplies 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 services for families with children, monitoring the needs and coordinating the response.

July 24 was a sleepless night for the residents of #Cherkasy in Ukraine's centre and #Odesa in the south. Strikes reportedly injured civilians, including a child. Homes, schools, health facilities and markets were hit. Civilians and civilian infrastructure are protected by IHL.

With the start of the cold season, older people, those with chronic illnesses and displaced people are most vulnerable. Heating and power disruptions exacerbate these risks. Learn more how the Winter Appeal aims to support them bit.ly/4nJCOoU

In #Ukraine, 3.7M people are displaced. After a missile hit her home, Lena fled to protect her 4 kids & give them a chance at stability. With EU @eu_echo support, @WFP delivers food boxes to 285,000 people near the front line every month, where few shops remain and prices rise.

On Ukraine’s🇺🇦 frontlines, thousands risk daily shelling but choose to stay — bound by love for their land & homes. Vital humanitarian aid from UNHCR & NGO partners helps them hold on. Read their stories of resilience👇 t.ly/G9rx9

❄️ To help people survive the harsh winter ahead, the 2025–2026 Winter Response Plan prioritizes those most at risk. Timely and flexible funding is critical to deliver fuel, insulation, winter supplies and health care — before the cold sets in. #WinterResponse

Kramatorsk & Sloviansk, #Donetsk Region: repeated attacks - reportedly killed a child, injured over a dozen civilians, - hit homes, schools & an evacuation ambulance, - disrupted water and electricity supply. Aid workers rushed in with shelter, legal & psychological support.