Widespread attacks on major cities, humanitarian needs continue to grow

Dear friends,

Yesterday, I was in Dnipro, Ukraine, as deadly explosions rocked the city.

I sat for hours in an underground bomb shelter, surrounded by men, women,
and children who have grown accustomed to regular air raid sirens; the
damage to the city is devastating, but the impact on those who have
already endured 6 months of conflict is even worse.

As Mercy Corps’ Senior Global Photographer, I am traveling in the region
to capture the stories of how Mercy Corps is supporting Ukrainians
affected by the war.

I wanted to make sure you saw the message below from earlier this week
with updates about the situation, and information on how you can be part
of our global humanitarian response — in Ukraine and in the 40+ countries
where we serve people affected by crises, including conflict.

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Our team members and I are grateful to be safe and accounted for. Thank
you for your concern, and for your solidarity with people across the
globe.

Ezra Millstein
Mercy Corps Senior Global Photographer

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Mercy Corps <[email protected]>
Date: Monday, October 10, 2022 at 5:09 PM
Subject: URGENT: Missiles strike Ukrainian civilians

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Less
than 24 hours ago, heavily populated areas in Ukraine — including in
Dnipro, Kyiv, Lviv, and Ternopil — came under attack from explosive
weapons, causing at least 11 civilian casualties and injuring another 89.

In the past week, Ukrainian civilians have faced intensifying bombardment
as the war continues to rage, signaling further escalation of fighting
that has already displaced one third of the population and left much of
the country in ruin.

These latest attacks have wrought further devastation on Ukrainian
civilians who have now been enduring violence, displacement, and
disruption for more than seven months.

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Pakistan, Kenya, and beyond. [ [link removed] ]Will you send your support for our global
emergency response efforts?


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[ [link removed] ][IMG]
A woman and child pass damaged buildings in Borodyanka, a settlement in
the Bucha region north of Kyiv that was occupied by Russian forces early
in the war.


We have confirmed the safety of our teams and partners working inside
Ukraine. Still, these attacks come amid a pattern of escalation across the
country, which has forced several aid agencies to suspend operations over
safety concerns for their staff and populations in need of support, until
it is safe to resume.

This week’s events are yet another reminder of how violent conflict —
along with climate change and poverty — are posing extreme dangers to
families in Ukraine and in places around the globe.

In 40+ countries, Mercy Corps response teams and partners often risk their
own safety on behalf of the communities where they work — and the most
marginalized within them.

Mercy Corps has helped lead an international call for justice for the
Ukrainian people. We joined 16 other aid agencies to formally demand the
respect of international humanitarian law and human rights in Ukraine, and
for the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure from the
ongoing conflict.

Our generous global community
has helped fuel lifesaving work in the 40+ countries
where we serve. We are so grateful for your willingness to consider
communities in their moment of need.

We know from our decades of experience assisting people affected by war,
it’s going to take a massive, long-term effort to help Ukrainians overcome
the damage to their country and livelihoods. Mercy Corps is committed to
staying here for the long haul — and we’re grateful to have your support
as we help communities cope, adapt, and thrive in the face of conflict,
poverty, and the impacts of climate change.

[ [link removed] ]Please send your urgent support for Mercy Corps’ humanitarian response
in places like Ukraine and in 40+ countries around the world.


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Sincerely,

The Mercy Corps team

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