Reference :
V-P-UA-E-00876
Date :
23/11/2018
Caption :
Travneve. ICRC staff delivering wooden briquettes to an elderly woman.
Confidentiality level :
public
Publication restrictions :
publication without restrictions
Description :
Many people living in isolated villages have no access to markets. ICRC provides them with the material to heat their houses and helps deliver throughout the winter season.
ICRC website, photo gallery of 14.02.2019: Ukraine: Winter along the contact line
It has been nearly five years since the start of the conflict in eastern Ukraine. Many people living along the contact line in the Donbas lost their income and continue to bear the brunt of the ongoing hostilities. Their situation worsens in winter as damaged walls, roofs and windows let the cold in. The drop in temperature is bitterly felt not only inside buildings, but also on the road, including during the strenuous journey to cross the contact line.
In addition to regular expenses, people need to buy materials to keep their houses warm. While heating is becoming more costly, in some areas it can be difficult to obtain hard fuel. Accompanied by the ongoing hostilities, winter season creates challenges for the people who are already living with disrupted public services and accrued infrastructure damages.
Resolution :
6016x4000
Orientation :
landscape
Colour/B&W :
colour
