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UN brief: Ukraine war marks third year; power-plant damage leaves thousands without heat
Summary
UN political and humanitarian officials marked the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion, reported damage to a Mykolaiv thermal power plant that left an estimated 100,000 people without heating, and said humanitarian partners have supported more than 900,000 people under the 2024–25 winter response plan.
The United Nations warned that continuing attacks in Ukraine have damaged civilian infrastructure and left tens of thousands without heating as winter approaches, while political briefings recalled diplomatic efforts connected to the Minsk agreements.
The issue matters because damaged power and heating infrastructure during winter months can create immediate health and safety risks for civilians and complicate humanitarian responses.
Miroslav Yensha, assistant secretary-general for political and peacebuilding affairs for Europe and Central Asia and the Americas,…
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