Reference :
V-P-UA-E-00881
Date :
11/01/2019
Caption :
Stanytsia Luhanska, crossing point. On a cold and snowy day, people cross the contact line. Ukrainian Red Cross Society's volunteers help to move an elderly woman in a wheelchair. They also help to shovel the snow to help maintain the road’s access.
Confidentiality level :
public
Publication restrictions :
publication without restrictions
Description :
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 :
4272x2848
Orientation :
landscape
Colour/B&W :
colour
