Egeland recently went to Ukraine to meet with aid workers on the ground, and hear the stories of people affected by the conflict.
“An escalation of the conflict could lead to further damage to civilian infrastructure, restrict freedom of movement and limit access to important public services such as water, electricity, transport, markets and banking services,” says Egeland.
The sound of shooting
Mykola, 83, lives near the frontline. He tells Egeland that he is completely exhausted by years of conflict.
“I regularly hear the sound of gunfire from my home,” Mykola says. He fears an escalation, and that his home will again be at the epicentre of the conflict.
Read more about the situation in Ukraine here.
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