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Russian strikes and winter hardship may drive more Ukrainians from homes, UN agency warns

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The United Nations migration agency warns that millions of Ukrainians may be forced from their homes due to Russian attacks on infrastructure and rising living costs this winter. With nearly 3.6 million internally displaced people already in Ukraine, the IOM reports increasing concerns among those who returned home about deteriorating living conditions and lack of essential services like heating and water. The agency also notes that funding shortages could hinder aid efforts as temperatures drop, with only about 7% of its 2026 Ukraine response plan currently funded.

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Russian strikes and winter hardship may force more Ukrainians from their homes, the United Nations migration agency warned on October 16, 2026. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) stated that millions of Ukrainians are struggling with unreliable heating, electricity, and water due to repeated attacks on critical infrastructure and damaged housing. With temperatures expected to drop soon, nearly 3.6 million people remain internally displaced within Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, while an estimated 3.8 million have returned to homes that are often damaged or partially destroyed. The IOM deputy chief of mission in Ukraine, Dejan Keserovic, expressed concern that the coming winter could be the most challenging period for Ukrainians since the war began.

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Russian strikes and winter hardship may drive more Ukrainians from homes, UN agency warns GENEVA, Oct 16 - uncertain

agency → drive → homes

Millions of Ukrainians face another winter of hardship as attacks on critical infrastructure, damaged housing and rising living costs threaten to force more people from their homes, the United Nations migration agency said on Friday. asserted

agency → face → Friday

With temperatures set to fall in the coming months, many families are struggling to secure reliable heating, electricity and water after years of war, the International Organization for Migration said. asserted

Organization → set → Migration

This week, Russian missiles and drones have rained down on Ukrainian cities, amid fears that the US could pull back intelligence sharing and weapons support from Kyiv. uncertain

US → rain → Kyiv

"Winter is fast approaching in Ukraine, and for many Ukrainians, the months ahead could be the most difficult since the full-scale war began uncertain

war → approach → Ukrainians

," Dejan Keserovic, IOM deputy chief of mission in Ukraine, told reporters in Geneva via video link from Kyiv. asserted

Keserovic → tell → Kyiv

Nearly 3.6 million people remain internally displaced across Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, while an estimated 3.8 million have returned after displacement, often to damaged or partially destroyed homes, according to the latest IOM figures uncertain

million → displace → figures

Ukrainians who returned to their homes within the last three months are the most likely to say they intend to leave again, reflecting growing concerns about deteriorating living conditions, the IOM said. asserted

IOM → return → conditions

European countries such as Poland, Germany and the Czech Republic currently host around 6 million Ukrainian refugees. asserted

countries → host → refugees

Keserovic said he expected host countries to be preparing for more Ukrainians to leave if the situation got worse. asserted

situation → say → ?

Repeated Russian strikes on energy and other critical infrastructure have put increasing pressure on Ukraine's electricity, heating and water systems, while drone and missile attacks continue to kill and injure civilians across the country, the IOM said. asserted

IOM → put → country

Reliable access to water is emerging as a major concern because water systems depend heavily on electricity, the IOM said. asserted

IOM → emerge → electricity

The UN agency has installed 31 solar power stations to support water systems across Ukraine, but warned that needs remain immense. asserted

needs → instal → Ukraine

The IOM also warned that funding shortages could hamper aid efforts, with less than 7% of its 2026 Ukraine response plan funded so far, and said urgent resources were needed to improve insulation as households face freezing conditions. uncertain

households → warn → conditions

Russian strikes and winter hardship may drive more Ukrainians from homes, UN agency warns

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