Monday, 4th May, 2026
Monday, 4th May, 2026

WHO warns of ‘life-threatening’ winter for millions in Ukraine

The World Health Organization on
Monday warned that the upcoming winter would be “life-threatening” for millions
of Ukrainians after a series of devastating Russian attacks on the country’s
energy grid.

“This winter will be life-threatening for millions of people in Ukraine,”
Hans Kluge, WHO regional director for Europe, told reporters. “Put simply —
this winter will be about survival,” he added.