Ukraine faces 'toughest winter' since Russia's full-scale invasion, UN official tells BBC
Summary
The United Nations warns that Ukraine is facing its hardest winter since Russia's invasion began, due to damage to its power and water systems from Russian attacks. The UN official said urgent repairs to the energy network are needed to prevent a severe humanitarian crisis as temperatures fall.Key Facts
- Ukraine’s energy infrastructure has been repeatedly hit by Russian attacks, affecting power and water supply.
- The UN official Alexander De Croo called the coming winter the "toughest" since the war began.
- Temperatures in Ukraine can drop to minus 20 degrees Celsius during winter.
- Damage to heating and water systems risks causing serious human suffering.
- Both Russia and Ukraine deny deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure.
- Russia has started using faster drones that are harder to stop in attacks on Ukrainian cities including Kyiv.
- Recent Russian drone strikes have killed civilians and damaged shopping malls and petrol stations.
- The UN Development Programme is working to help repair Ukraine’s infrastructure before winter.
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