Ukraine: four years of aid
23.02.2026
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The full-scale war in Ukraine has now lasted four years. We, Polska Misja Medyczna, have supported residents affected by the conflict from the very beginning, focusing our assistance on people living within 50 km of the front line – over 3 million people in the most vulnerable regions.
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“If there is nowhere to evacuate to, our doctors stand by the incubators. They risk their own lives but do not want to leave these children,” says Ewa Piekarska-Dymus from Polska Misja Medyczna.
Scale of Losses and Threats in 2025
In 2025, the number of wounded and killed due to military actions increased by over 30% compared to 2024 – 14,666 affected people versus 11,226 the previous year. During the same period, attacks also targeted energy infrastructure (around 4,500 incidents) and medical facilities (over 570 attacks). The first weeks of 2026 indicate that military activity remains intense, and nearly 11 million residents of Ukraine will need humanitarian aid (UN data).
“These alarming statistics are the result of deliberate actions by Russian forces. Our medical teams are often targeted. Forty minutes after an initial attack, a second strike occurs in the same location, aiming also at emergency services,” comments Ewa Piekarska-Dymus from PMM.
Lack of Access to Basic Goods and Services
Prolonged interruptions in electricity and heating make life extremely difficult for residents in frontline areas, including Kharkiv and Sumy regions. Many medical facilities, pharmacies, and essential services remain non-operational, significantly hindering treatment and care for the elderly and children.
“Many people have started falling ill. There is no electricity, it’s freezing, and it’s really hard to stay warm. The lack of water also greatly affects patients’ lives – especially now, as my father requires constant care,” says Oksana, a patient at our mobile clinics.
Activities of Polska Misja Medyczna
Our mobile clinics in Kharkiv and Sumy regions conduct around 1,000 medical consultations per month. Patients are primarily older adults, with seniors over 65 accounting for more than 50% of those treated.
Across Ukraine, we also support pregnant women and newborns, providing medical equipment and conducting training for staff in neonatal wards. Our project is co-financed by the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
