The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has resulted in extensive damage to the built environment, including housing, public services, and critical infrastructure. This widespread destruction is impacting the availability and accessibility of essential services, influencing displacement dynamics, and affecting livelihoods throughout the country. Here are the key take-aways from our Damage Impact Analysis Report conducted by IMPACT Initiatives through our initiative REACH. 

  • Across the five settlements, education and livelihoods were found to be highly impacted by damage. Similarly, access to water and hygiene was found to be highly impacted in all but one city. In Mykolaiv and Kherson, the impact of damage on access to healthcare and essential goods was reportedly low. 
  • Recovery is limited by the damage to housing, for example where skilled workers are less able to find accommodation.  
  • Damage to transport infrastructure exacerbates spatial inequalities in access to essential services.  
  • At the time of data collection, there were some signs of recovery; although people faced considerable challenges, they described progress that had been made in restoring services. Nevertheless, the ongoing threat of conflict-related damage led many participants to express frustration, with an expectation that recovery would be a significant challenge for the long-term. 

For effective humanitarian response and recovery, it is crucial to understand the extent and impact of infrastructure damage on various sectors such as education, livelihoods, healthcare, and essential goods. A thorough analysis helps in developing localized measures to mitigate and remediate these impacts. 

For more details, please refer to the full report available here. 

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