New York, Feb. 24 -- Ukraine is facing an exceptionally harsh winter. Strikes targeting energy infrastructure have intensified since November 2025 and families are coping with prolonged electricity, heating, and water outages. Populations living near the front-line report symptoms of moral exhaustion, linked to repeated attacks and forced displacement. Women and the elderly are particularly affected, with both their physical and mental health severely deteriorating.

As the war enters its fifth year, the goals Action Against Hunger's teams on the ground remain unchanged: ensure continuity of essential care, strengthen psychological resilience, and support local actors who protect their communities.

According to the World Health Organizat...