Ukraine — Winterization in Ukraine: Housing, Utilities, Mobility and Needs — December 2024

The ongoing war, which escalated with the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation in February 2022, has significantly disrupted the lives of the civilian population. Entering the third winter under full-scale conflict conditions presents additional hardships for the entire population of Ukraine, including targeting of – and damage to – civilian infrastructure, protracted displacement, financial strain and extensive residential damage, and extensive residential damage in affected areas. Displaced individuals, returnees, residents in frontline areas, as well as the broader civilian population, could face challenges in accessing essential winter-related resources, including electricity, heating, and adequate shelter.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of winter-related needs and resilience across Ukraine, focusing on access to electricity and heating, availability of winter items, utility expenditures, adequate housing conditions and winter-related mobility. The aim is to identify gaps in access to critical winter supplies and services, and to highlight the most vulnerable groups.