US EditionRussian-Run Areas of Ukraine Face Water, Heat and Housing Woes
Nearly four years of war have degraded services and caused widespread detentions, with about 16,000 civilians held illegally, Ukrainian officials say.
- Oleksandra Matviichuk said authorities run a `vast network of secret and official detention centers` where tens of thousands of civilians are held illegally, with about 16,000 detained, many incommunicado.
- By spring 2025, authorities issued 3.5 million Russian passports in the four regions, imposing Russian citizenship and culture, while Mariupol added at least 12,191 apartments for expropriation.
- A U.N. report found dozens of detainees described severe abuse after interviewing 57 detained civilians between July 2024 and June 2025, while Victoria Roshchyna's death in custody showed signs of torture.
- Sievierodonetsk has seen its population drop from 140,000 to 45,000, leaving mostly elderly or disabled residents and only one ambulance crew; five warming stations were set up amid failing heating networks.
- Russia now controls about 20% of Ukraine and an estimated 3 million to 5 million people, with Putin acknowledging `many truly pressing, urgent problems`. Mykhailo Savva reports ongoing detention efforts.
13 Articles
13 Articles
Associated Press News
Russian-run areas of Ukraine face water, heat and housing woes
Nearly four years into its full-scale invasion, Russia controls about 20% of Ukrainian territory. Many of the estimated 3 million to 5 million people who remain in regions under Moscow’s control face housing, water, power, heat and health care woes.
News 4 JAX
The Seattle TimesRussian-run areas of Ukraine face water, heat and housing woes — and hunts for the disloyal
Four years into its full-scale invasion, Russia controls about 20% of Ukrainian territory, where an estimated 3 million to 5 million people live.
Russian-run areas of Ukraine face water, heat and housing woes – UK Times
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Nearly four years into its full-scale invasion, Russia controls about 20% of Ukrainian territory. Many of the estimated 3 million to 5 million people who remain in regions under Moscow’s control face housing, water, power, heat and health care woes. Even Presiden…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 60% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
