The latest REACH Ukraine Humanitarian Situation Monitoring (HSM) report provides an in-depth analysis of the evolving humanitarian needs across various oblasts, with a particular focus on frontline oblast: Donetska, Kharkivska, Khersonska, and Zaporizka. This report highlights the increasing severity of multisectoral needs, driven primarily by financial instability and inadequate access to essential services. 

Key Findings: 

  • Settlements within 30 km of the frontline report the highest severity of essential needs such as food, drinking water, and healthcare are increasingly unmet, with a significant portion of settlements reporting severe or extreme vulnerability scores.  
  • Protection concerns, including threats of missile attacks and exposure to armed violence, remain the sector with the most challenging needs, particularly in frontline areas.  
  • Financial support and employment are critical unmet needs. From November 2023, the livelihoods support saw a 13-point increase and has been the most frequently reported unmet priority need in 33% of settlements within 0-100km from the frontline and Russian border as of May 2024. The second most reported unmet priority need is financial resources, reported by 32% of settlements. 
  • Significant barriers to healthcare access include the cost of medicines, availability of services, and functional healthcare facilities with 59% of settlements reporting access to medicines as a major concern in May 2024. 
  • Access to food remains a consistent challenge, with high prices being a significant barrier in 51% of settlements where food access is insufficient. 

The findings from the HSM report underscore the urgent need for targeted humanitarian interventions to address the evolving needs of affected populations. For a comprehensive understanding of the humanitarian situation and detailed findings, read the full report here. 

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