Reference :
V-P-UA-E-00879
Date :
01/11/2018
Caption :
Borschevatoe. Together with the Ukrainian Red Cross Society's volunteers, the ICRC is distributing fodder to help people support their livestock during the winter season.
Confidentiality level :
public
Publication restrictions :
publication without restrictions
Description :
Very often, the fields around the villages along the contact line are mined, which means the residents are not able to prepare animal feed.
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 :
4928x3264
Orientation :
landscape
Colour/B&W :
colour
