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UN brief: strikes on energy and health systems deepen Ukraine’s winter humanitarian emergency
Summary
Ramesh Rajasinghe told the council that repeated strikes on power, heating and health infrastructure have left millions facing life‑threatening winter conditions; the United Nations will launch a $2.31 billion 2026 humanitarian plan on Jan. 13 to reach 4.12 million people.
Mister Ramesh Rajasinghe, briefing the council, said repeated attacks on Ukraine’s energy and health infrastructure have pushed civilian survival to the brink ahead of winter. "Power, heating, and water infrastructure have been repeatedly struck in major urban areas," he said, and added that damaged substations and heating pipelines trigger cascading failures that worsen risks for civilians during subzero temperatures.
Rajasinghe cited casualty figures and verified attacks on medical services: "Since the start of the year, the World Health Organization has reported 11 attacks on health care in Ukraine, resulting in 2 deaths and 14 injuries," he said. He also reported that "1…
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