HIGH
Ukraine: Situation Report, MARCH 2026 [EN/UK]
ReliefWeb Updates5 hours ago
72
/100
HIGHThreat Assessment
The UN OCHA situation report documents systematic attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure combined with extreme weather, a >30% year-on-year rise in civilian casualties in February 2026, and front-line shifts that displaced at least 30,000 people. These developments signal an ongoing humanitarian escalation with cascading critical-infrastructure damage that will likely deepen needs and complicate relief operations.
Summary
Country: Ukraine
Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
Please refer to the attached files.
HIGHLIGHTS
The start of 2026 in Ukraine was marked by systematic attacks on energy infrastructure combined with extreme weather conditions, putting the most vulnerable people at grave risk.
In February 2026, civilian casualties increased by more than 30 per cent year-on-year.
Attacks and disruptions to basic services affected access to education and health care, resulting in an average loss of 16.5 learning days.
Ongoing hostilities and front-line shifts forced at least 30,000 people to flee in search of safety.
In January 2026, humanitarian organizations reached more than 950,000 people, mainly in front‑line regions.
Assistance under the 2025–2026 Winter Response Plan reached 1.6 million people.
The cascading impacts of widespread damage to critical infrastructure are expected to intensify humanitarian needs throughout the year, requiring sustained support.
For more information, read: Humanitarian Situation Update (January - February 2026)
Analyze with War Agent
Identified Entities
Countries & Regions
UkraineUN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)ReliefWebhumanitarian organizationscivilians / internally displaced persons
Threat Indicators
military action
nuclear threat
cyber warfare
terrorism
Key Phrases
"Systematic attacks on energy infrastructure amid extreme weather increase civilian vulnerability and degrade essential services (health, education, heating).""Significant rise in civilian casualties (+30% YoY in Feb 2026) indicates intensified hostilities and civilian exposure.""Front-line shifts causing at least 30,000 new displacements increase pressure on humanitarian response and shelter needs.""Widespread damage to critical infrastructure has cascading impacts that can prolong and expand humanitarian crises throughout the year.""Large-scale humanitarian reach (1.6M under Winter Response; ~950k reached in Jan) shows high need and active response capacity constraints."