A Report From Ukraine
"Things last night were absolutely horrendous; probably the worst 24 hours of the war. We are evacuating people to an area in Zhytomyr where we can provide safety from the massive air strikes, as well as heat, power, and potable water. We are also urgently trying to deliver fuel for generators to heat the orphanages, senior homes, and community centers.
The Mayor of Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko, recommended that residents who have the ability to leave the city go to safe places where there is electricity, water, and heating:
Half of Kyiv’s apartment buildings—nearly 6,000—are currently without heat supply due to damage to the capital’s critical infrastructure caused by a massive enemy attack. In addition, there are disruptions to the city’s water supply.
Infrastructure workers have provided heating to social institutions, including hospitals and maternity wards, using mobile heating stations... [W]e are doing everything possible to complete this as quickly as possible. However, last night’s combined attack on Kyiv was the most painful for the capital’s critical infrastructure facilities.
Municipal services are operating in emergency mode. Unfortunately, according to forecasts, weather conditions in the coming days will be harsh.
Outside Kyiv things are no better. In Kryvyi Rih, there was a double missile strike--the city was under attack for two straight days. Residential apartment buildings were hit, and there are many wounded. And Dnipro is in complete darkness and there is a water crisis. The water coming from the taps is dirty and unsafe for use. Residents are buying drinking water from supermarkets.
Finally, and very troubling, in addition to the casualties and loss of all power, graffiti showed up in Dnipro saying we hate Jews and kill all the Jews."
We are asking for your urgent and immediate help to address this crisis. In addition, please lend your voice to our prayers for the people of Ukraine during this especially challenging time. Together we save lives and restore hope.
