Ukraine - Conflict
Intensive attacks in the eastern Ukraine, including the deadly attacks in Mariupol have caused 5,000 casualties since the beginning of the conflict. Humanitarian needs are also increasing; over 900,000 IDPs and 600,000 refugees to neighbouring countries, mainly to Russia have been reported.
During his mission in Ukraine from 26 to 28 January together with DG Claus Sorensen, Commissioner Christos Stylianides announced an additional humanitarian assistance of EUR 15 million for 2015 to address the needs of the affected population, including in the combat zones. In addition, ECHO is coordinating today the direct delivery of 85 tons of relief items from the EU, together with the Member States, that arrive today by 3 planes and several trucks in Dnepropetrovsk. This assistance includes tents, plastic sheets, blankets and warm clothing; the distribution of the assistance to those most in need will be conducted by ECHO humanitarian partners.
