Ukrainian Government Expands Shelters for Displaced Persons Amid Ongoing Conflict
The Ukrainian government is set to establish at least 30,000 accommodations for individuals forced to flee their homes due to the ongoing war by the end of August. This initiative was announced by Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, who emphasized that the shelters will include facilities specifically designed for people with disabilities, reports 24brussels.
Last week, Svyrydenko visited a transit center in Pavlograd, where an influx of approximately 400 to 450 individuals daily has placed a significant strain on the infrastructure. “The conditions for those with disabilities were unacceptable. Therefore, we decided to relocate part of the site and deploy additional State Emergency Service tents. The situation has greatly improved—it’s now safer and more comfortable,” the Prime Minister asserted.
To alleviate pressure on the Pavlograd center, two additional facilities have been opened in Voloske, Dnipropetrovsk region, and Lozova, Kharkiv region. Furthermore, the government has designated specific regions that will receive evacuees in an organized manner. Regions such as Rivne, Kirovohrad, and Kyiv are already accommodating citizens. Specifically, Kyiv has housed 170 people with limited mobility, reducing the burden on the centers in Pavlograd and Dnipro.
Svyrydenko also stated that the Zakarpattia region is currently welcoming families with children from Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk oblasts, while Vinnytsia and Poltava are preparing for potential housing of internally displaced persons.
Previous reports indicated that the responsibility of caring for the displaced has largely fallen on volunteers, whose resources are stretched thin. The lack of adequate housing options has led to overcrowding at transit points, particularly in Pavlograd.
