Translation. Region: Russian Federation –
Source: United Nations – United Nations –
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January 22, 2026 Peace and security
This week, Russian forces launched a new wave of strikes across Ukraine, leaving hundreds of thousands of families without electricity and heat amid frigid weather.
According to the UN Children's Fund, a 17-year-old boy was killed in a strike in the Odesa region on Wednesday. UNICEF called for "an end to attacks on civilian areas and the infrastructure on which children depend."
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that the attacks on Kryvyi Rih, which began on Wednesday, resumed on Thursday.
"Our humanitarian teams have delivered materials to repair damaged homes and other assistance to affected communities," OCHA said on social media, noting that "cold weather is exacerbating needs and people require urgent assistance."
Russia continues to attack Ukraine's energy infrastructure, depriving the population of heating, electricity, and water, said UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk.
"Civilians bear the brunt of these attacks. They can only be described as 'inhumane.' They must stop," he added.
Aid from WHO and Saudi Arabia
Ukrainian healthcare facilities continue to operate under challenging conditions, placing significant strain on the healthcare system.
To ensure the continuity of critical health services, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the King Saudi Arabia Centre for Humanitarian Aid and Support have delivered medical equipment to health facilities located near the front lines.
The latest shipment included 15 anesthesia machines, 8 modern defibrillator-monitors, 15 electrosurgical units, 15 blood warmers, 7 automatic biochemical analyzers, an automatic microbiological analyzer, and other vital equipment for medical institutions.
WHO experts are also training Ukrainian healthcare workers in the effective and safe use of new technologies in their daily work.
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