Frontline in Winter: Conditions That Cannot Be Delayed
Winter on the frontline intensifies existing risks and makes life even more dangerous. Weather forecasters predict a severe cold snap, with temperatures dropping to –20°C in some regions of Ukraine. Ongoing shelling, damaged infrastructure, and frequent power and heating outages create extremely harsh living conditions.
Individuals who lack access to stable heating, electricity, and transportation are the most vulnerable to the cold. In these circumstances, risks increase significantly for people with limited mobility, including older adults and families with children. Low temperatures raise the likelihood of hypothermia and the exacerbation of chronic illnesses. Due to the absence of centralized heating, residents are often forced to use stoves and improvised heaters, increasing the risk of fires and carbon monoxide poisoning. Snow and ice further complicate movement and limit access to assistance, including evacuation from dangerous areas and emergency services. Medical care also becomes less accessible as it becomes more difficult to reach hospitals and pharmacies.
In response, East SOS provides a comprehensive evacuation support cycle, from organizing evacuations upon requests to the call center, to temporary accommodation in transit shelters, assistance with issuing or restoring documents, and support in finding long-term housing solutions.
Winter conditions on the frontline significantly increase risks to life. If you or your family live in frontline communities, do not hesitate to evacuate.
You can register for evacuation by contacting the East SOS Call Center at 0800 332 614, Monday–Saturday, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM.
Or contact us via messengers:
Viber: +38 (099) 710 48 72
Telegram: +38 (096) 108 60 48
Earlier, the East SOS team provided support to residents injured during the enemy attack on Dnipro on the night of January 7.
