UN warns Russian attacks and winter hardship could displace more Ukrainians

As winter approaches, Ukraine faces dire challenges with essential services declining due to ongoing conflict. (Pic Credit: Reuters) Millions of Ukrainians are preparing for another difficult winter as attacks on essential infrastructure, damaged homes and escalating living costs increase the risk of further displacement, the United Nations migration agency warned on Friday.With temperatures expected to drop in the coming months, families across the war-torn country are struggling to ensure access to dependable heating, electricity and water after years of conflict, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said.The warning comes after Russian missiles and drones targeted Ukrainian cities this week, amid concerns that the United States could reduce intelligence sharing and military assistance to Kyiv, according to the Reuters.“Winter is fast approaching in Ukraine, and for many Ukrainians, the months ahead could be the most difficult since the full-scale war began,” Dejan Keserovic, IOM deputy chief of mission in Ukraine, told reporters in Geneva via a video link from Kyiv.Millions remain displaced as winter approachesAccording to the IOM's latest figures, nearly 3.6 milli...