Assessments

Main findings of the research The socio-economic conditions in frontline oblasts present a complex yet stabilised reality, shaped by the population's adaptation to the prolonged state of war. While the initial phase of the full-scale invasion severely…

Context As the conflict in Ukraine continues into 2025, the escalation of hostilities in has severely disrupted life in frontline and near-frontline areas, exacerbating humanitarian needs and straining essential services. According to the 2025 Humanitarian Needs and…

Civilian Harm and Human Rights Abuses Persist in Ukraine as War Enters Fourth Year Kyiv 21 February 2025 – Next week marks three years since the Russian Federation launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine and 11 years…

In our new report “Assessing environmental degradation in southern Ukraine,” Norwegian People’s Aid, and CEOBS highlight significant pollution, infrastructure damage, and threats to agriculture and ecosystems in Kherson and Mykolaiv regions. By documenting the impact of…

The Ukrainian population’s perception towards firearms is evolving. While civilian possession remains limited, the ongoing war since the Russian invasion increases the risk of illicit proliferation, potential misuse, and broader safety concerns. As of July 2024,…

KEY MESSAGES All surveyed consumers (33 of 33) primarily access markets in their own settlements. However, shelling, limited communication, and damaged roads cause significant security and physical barriers. Due to lack of ATM/banks, the majority of respondents have…

KEY MESSAGES All consumers surveyed (47 of 47) reported shelling or fear of shelling as the main security barrier to accessing markets, followed by limited communications (37), transportation issues (29), and reduced market hours (28). While according to…

Rationale This report assesses the extent, severity, and socio-economic impacts of conflict-related damage to the built environment on population and basic services in Kharkiv City, as of July 2024. These insights are intended to provide context to…

Although overall crime victimization in Ukraine has remained relatively stable following Russia’s full-scale invasion, firearms are increasingly more likely to be used in crime. In late 2023, 11 per cent of surveyed victims of crime said…

Introduction This report summarises the findings of DRC protection monitoring conducted in Ukraine in Lviv Oblast in the West, Chernihiv and Sumy Oblasts in the North, Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv and Donetsk Oblasts in the East, Mykolaiv and…