A Cold, Dark Winter for Children in Ukraine

As the war in Ukraine continues, attacks on infrastructure are destroying energy and water supply systems, leaving children and their families without heat, hot water or electricity this winter.

UNICEF is supporting children during this difficult time by providing families with basic essentials, access to social services and financial assistance.

"Mom wanted to go to the village so we could get warm with an oven," said 11-year-old Tymofii, who does his homework by candlelight in Bucha. "But there is a huge field in the village, so mines and shells can be hidden there. It makes me scared."

"We're going through blackouts, air alarms, rain and snow," said 15-year-old Vladyslav, whose family is struggling to make it through the winter in their summer house. Their home in Irpin was destroyed by shelling.

Despite the hardships, he's determined to keep up with his studies. "To charge a phone, we have to switch on a generator. Our teachers send us homework via Viber messenger. We do it and then send it back."

UNICEF and partners are working around the clock to expand programs to save the lives of Ukraine's children and their families.

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