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How Ukraine’s homeless are faring in freezing conditions

Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s heating infrastructure have turned the -20°C winter into a harsh test of survival for homeless people. Ivan hasn’t had a home since he left Crimea in 2011.

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Feb 01, 2026
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