Life is a daily battle for families in Ukraine conflict zone
Ever-present danger of shelling and landmines makes it difficult to collect benefits, buy food or look for work.
Cut off on the Donetsk conflict line
Far from the headlines, 4.4 million people in eastern Ukraine continue to live in the grips of an armed conflict that has divided their region, restricting freedom of movement and displacing many.
Pensioners caught up in Ukraine conflict struggle to survive
Shelling, landmines and long queues are among the hazards facing elderly residents as they try to collect their pensions.
Ukrainian pensioners struggle to cross the conflict line
Since the armed conflict divided eastern Ukraine back in 2014, almost 1.3 million pensioners have found themselves caught in the middle, living in territory now outside of government control but dependent on state institutions for their hard-earned retirement pensions.
Ukraine conflict hits home for elderly couple
Sergei and his wife were forced to dismantle a shell that hit their home, amidst a conflict that has internally displaced over 1.5 million people.
As Ukraine conflict heads into fourth winter, thousands face freezing conditions
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Andrej Mahecic – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
Winter aid provides lifeline for people in eastern Ukraine
UNHCR has increased aid supplies to people in eastern Ukraine, where freezing temperatures and fighting make the winter months a struggle.
Children of Luhansk start new school year hoping for peace
In Ukraine, where the ongoing conflict has damaged at least 700 schools, one class has started the new school year dreaming of peace.