This morning, another Russian missile strike hit Kyiv, causing extensive damage to civilian infrastructure. Hundreds of residential buildings, as well as dozens of schools, kindergartens, and healthcare facilities, were left without heating as a result. One of the missiles exploded just a couple of kilometres from the Estonian Refugee Council's Kyiv office, highlighting the extreme conditions in which our team continues its work.
Ongoing attacks are affecting millions of people across Ukraine daily. Families living in frontline areas are especially vulnerable. The combination of winter and constant shelling makes survival increasingly difficult in these regions. To alleviate the situation, the Estonian Refugee Council is providing winter aid in the Kharkiv, Kherson, Donetsk, Luhansk, and Zaporizhzhia regions, where access to essential services is persistently disrupted, leaving many unable to heat their homes during the cold season.
"Each attack reminds us how crucial it is to continue providing assistance. The situation in frontline areas is particularly dire, and the arrival of winter has made survival even harder. So far, we’ve distributed winter aid to over 3,000 families, but every donation from the Estonian people helps us reach even more individuals in desperate need of this support," said Eero Janson, Director of the Estonian Refugee Council.
As part of the campaign "1,000 Days of War, 1,000 Warm Homes," the Estonian Refugee Council is collecting donations until the end of December to provide essential heating support for families near the frontlines. This support is intended to last throughout the winter, allowing those affected by the war to purchase heating materials or cover heating bills.
Over the past two years, Estonians have shown extraordinary solidarity, but the need for assistance in Ukraine remains immense. The current situation underscores the importance of everyone’s contribution to continuing to support those suffering due to the war.
We urge everyone to donate and help Ukrainian families survive the harsh winter. Donations can be made until the end of December on the Estonian Refugee Council’s website or by calling:
- 900 38 02 – €10
- 900 38 03 – €50
