UN Warns of Potential Displacement of Ukrainians Due to Russian Attacks on Energy Infrastructure
Summary
The United Nations has warned that Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure could force millions of people to be displaced again this winter. The IOM says funding for the 2026 Ukraine Crisis Response Plan remains critically low and urgent international aid is needed.
Key Points
- The UN says millions of Ukrainians who returned home after Russia’s invasion could be displaced again because of attacks on energy infrastructure.
- The IOM warns that electricity, heating and water systems are under growing strain, making the coming winter potentially the hardest since the war began.
- About 3.6 million people remain internally displaced in Ukraine, while 3.8 million have returned home, including many living near front-line areas.
- The IOM says it has installed 31 solar power plants in Ukraine, but less than 7% of the required funding for the 2026 response plan has been received.
