Ukraine's postal workers deliver lifeline under Russian fire
Summary
Ukraine's state postal service, Ukrposhta, delivers vital supplies such as food, medicine, and pensions to people living in remote and war-affected areas. Despite ongoing threats from Russian attacks targeting postal workers and facilities, Ukrposhta continues to operate to support isolated communities.Key Facts
- Ukrposhta delivers essential items like food, medicine, pensions, and utility bill payments to remote villages in Ukraine.
- The service plays a crucial role in supporting millions of poor and elderly people, especially during wartime.
- Russian forces have targeted Ukrposhta staff, vehicles, sorting offices, and logistics hubs in attacks.
- Over 50 Ukrposhta employees have died during their work since the start of the conflict in 2022.
- The risk to postal workers is high due to drone attacks and potential leaks of delivery information.
- Ukrposhta adjusts its delivery plans daily based on intelligence about Russian attacks to minimize risk to workers.
- The Ukrainian government sees the postal service as key to maintaining people's survival and country resilience.
- Russia denies deliberately targeting civilians and sees some attacks as responses to Ukrainian actions.
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