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Word of the Week 🇺🇦 Hidnist - dignity. Not cardboard where a window should be. Daylight and warmth instead. Donate: insulate-ukraine.org/donate?…

Word of the Week 🇺🇦 Spokiy - calm. Sleeping through the night, no longer listening for the wind or the cold. Donate: insulate-ukraine.org/donate?…

Word of the Week 🇺🇦 Pratsya - work. Every window built and fitted by local teams, rebuilding their own towns. Donate: insulate-ukraine.org/donate?…

Word of the Week 🇺🇦 Rodyna - family. Shared meals, quiet evenings - easier in a home that's actually liveable. Donate: insulate-ukraine.org/donate?…

Word of the Week 🇺🇦 Zatyshok - warmth, comfort, and home, all at once. Starts with a window that actually closes. Donate: insulate-ukraine.org/donate?…

Meet Alina, Chief of Staff at Insulate Ukraine. Every day she stays in touch with our local teams in frontline cities: Nikopol, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, Sloviansk and Odesa. After every attack, one of the biggest problems families face is shattered windows. Now, with the weather getting colder before winter, it matters more than ever. Our recipient managers get calls every day from people who need help, and more than 200 people are already waiting for their windows to be installed. That number keeps growing as families prepare for the cold. That’s why we rely on the kindness of our partners around the world. Every euro, dollar or pound helps at least one family in #Ukraine get through this winter with a little more warmth, light and hope. Thank you for standing with us. Slava Ukraini! #InsulateUkraine #StandWithUkraine Help a family before winter: insulate-ukraine.org/donate?…

Four years ago, Alexi came to Ukraine. Today he lives in Kyiv, is learning Ukrainian and leads Alternative Window, the team behind our emergency windows. What keeps him here? The people. Alexi says Ukrainians are some of the most open, kind and good people he has ever met. At such a difficult time, helping them is simply what needs to be done. Every window our teams install brings warmth and light back into a family’s home in #Ukraine, and all of it happens thanks to our donors. In Alexi’s words, he is grateful to be here and to have the chance to help a little. Thank you for standing with Ukrainian families this winter. #InsulateUkraine #StandWithUkraine Help us bring warmth and light to more homes: insulate-ukraine.org/donate?…

RUSSIAN ATTACK ON KYIV DAMAGES HOMES AND CIVILIAN INFRASTRUCTURE A Russian missile attack on Kyiv on October 26 killed at least one person and injured 10, including students, according to Ukrainian officials. The late-evening strikes damaged residential buildings, an educational institution, a metro station and medical facilities across the Ukrainian capital. Students were among those injured near a university dormitory. Explosions shattered windows at two medical facilities, while emergency responders came under attack as they rushed to help those affected. Some districts on the eastern side of the Dnipro River also experienced power outages. The damage to residential and civilian infrastructure highlights the continuing risks faced by people living in Kyiv. Homes, hospitals and public transport are essential to everyday life, and damage to these facilities can disrupt access to medical care, safe housing and other basic services. For families whose homes have been damaged, the consequences continue long after the explosions stop. Broken windows expose interiors to wind, rain and falling temperatures, making it harder to maintain safe living conditions as winter approaches. At Insulate Ukraine, we provide polycarbonate window solutions to help protect damaged homes from the elements and support people living through the consequences of war. Behind every damaged building are people trying to recover, protect their families and maintain a sense of normality despite the ongoing danger. Sources: NBC News: nbcnews.com/world/ukraine/ru…

CEASEFIRE BEGINS IN OLESHKY TO ENABLE HUMANITARIAN AID A localized ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia came into effect early Tuesday to allow a humanitarian mission to reach Russian-occupied Oleshky in Ukraine’s Kherson region. The pause in fighting began at 3 a.m. local time on October 27. It is intended to create conditions for delivering urgently needed supplies and evacuating civilians trapped in the town. The ceasefire is expected to remain in place until at least Saturday. According to the Associated Press, up to 2,000 people remain in Oleshky, facing dwindling supplies of food and medicine. Many have been unable to leave because of landmines and the danger posed by drone attacks. The humanitarian mission is expected to bring doctors, medicine, food and water. Plans also include establishing safe evacuation routes for residents who wish to leave. Oleshky has endured years of war since Russian forces occupied the town in 2022. The destruction of the Kakhovka Dam in 2023 caused devastating flooding across the region, adding to the challenges faced by local residents. The ceasefire was facilitated by US First Lady Melania Trump, who helped coordinate discussions between Russian and Ukrainian civilian representatives following briefings from United Nations officials about the humanitarian crisis. However, the agreement applies specifically to Oleshky. Russian attacks continued elsewhere in Ukraine as the ceasefire took effect. Missile explosions were reported in Kyiv, following an attack the previous night that killed one person and injured others. Strikes in Kharkiv also killed and injured civilians. For people still living in Oleshky, access to basic necessities is urgent. Food, clean water and medical care are essential for survival, particularly for elderly residents and children who have limited options for reaching safety. The ceasefire offers an opportunity to deliver aid and help civilians leave dangerous conditions. Its success will depend on whether humanitarian teams can safely reach residents and carry out the planned operation. Sources: AP: apnews.com/article/russia-uk… CNN: edition.cnn.com/2026/10/27/e… NBC News: nbcnews.com/world/ukraine/ce…

UN COMMISSION SAYS RUSSIAN ATTACKS ON UKRAINE’S ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTITUTE WAR CRIMES An independent United Nations commission has concluded that Russia’s deliberate attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure constitute war crimes and crimes against humanity, leaving millions of civilians without electricity and heating during freezing winter conditions. In a report published on October 26, the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine said the attacks were intentional and part of a policy to deprive civilians of essential energy supplies and cause suffering. The commission examined the impact of attacks during the winter of 2025–2026, drawing on testimony from 255 people across Kyiv and eight other Ukrainian regions, as well as information from medical professionals and humanitarian organizations. The consequences were severe. Prolonged power and heating outages left people in freezing homes, while older residents faced difficulties reaching shelters during missile and drone attacks. Hospitals also struggled to care for patients who depended on electricity-powered medical equipment. Medical personnel reported cases of hypothermia and frostbite among people exposed to the cold in unheated buildings. According to Ukrainian authorities cited by CNN, Russian missile and drone attacks last winter reduced thermal power generation capacity by 70% in the most affected areas. The commission has warned that renewed attacks as winter approaches pose serious risks to civilians. For families living in damaged homes, losing heating and electricity can make already difficult conditions even more dangerous. The report also found evidence that Russian authorities recruited men from 29 countries into their armed forces through deception or coercion, practices the commission said violated international law. For civilians across Ukraine, the findings underline the human consequences of attacks on essential infrastructure. Electricity and heating are not simply conveniences during winter: they are necessary for health, safety and everyday survival. At Insulate Ukraine, we provide polycarbonate window solutions to help protect damaged homes from the elements. As temperatures fall, helping people maintain safer living conditions becomes increasingly urgent. Sources: AP: apnews.com/article/un-russia… CNN: edition.cnn.com/2026/10/26/e…

HUMANITARIAN CEASEFIRE ANNOUNCED FOR OLESHKY For residents of Russian-occupied Oleshky, in Ukraine’s Kherson region, access to food, medicine and clean water has become a matter of survival. A local ceasefire has been announced to allow humanitarian aid to reach the city and give civilians an opportunity to evacuate safely. The announcement follows growing concern over the humanitarian crisis in Oleshky, where residents have faced severe shortages of essential supplies. Before Russia’s full-scale invasion, Oleshky was home to around 24,000 people. Today, only a fraction of that population remains. Many residents are elderly people and families who have been unable to leave. Access to food, medicine and clean water is severely limited. With electricity, heating and running water unavailable, daily life has become increasingly difficult. The approaching winter makes these conditions even more dangerous, particularly for older people and children. The proposed ceasefire could provide a vital opportunity to deliver food, medical supplies and other essentials, while allowing civilians who wish to leave to reach safer areas. However, the success of these efforts will depend on whether safe passage can be secured and humanitarian organizations can reach those in need. The White House credited First Lady Melania Trump with helping facilitate the local ceasefire through discussions with Russian and Ukrainian representatives. For the people of Oleshky, the priority is clear: getting essential supplies to those who need them and ensuring civilians can leave safely if they choose. Humanitarian access is not just about delivering supplies. It is about giving people a chance to survive, protect their families and face the coming winter with greater safety. Sources: AP: apnews.com/article/russia-uk… AP: apnews.com/article/russia-uk… CNN: edition.cnn.com/2026/10/23/p…

Svitlana Loy is 70 years old and lives in Tokmak, Zaporizhzhia region, which has been under Russian occupation since 2022. She was a parishioner of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church of Saints Peter and Paul in Tokmak. After the full-scale invasion, local parishioners looked after the church themselves, until the summer of 2023, when the Russian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate seized it. The occupation authorities then searched parishioners and checked their phones, and Svitlana was detained. She was charged with “treason” for sending money to support Ukraine’s defence and sentenced to 15 years in prison. On 25 August, at a closed hearing, a Moscow appeals court upheld the sentence. Before the ruling was announced, Svitlana sang the Ukrainian song “Ridna maty moia” (“My dear mother”). This is what life under occupation looks like for people who refuse to give up who they are. Source: Suspilne Zaporizhzhia suspilne.media/zaporizhzhia/… #Ukraine #Tokmak #Zaporizhzhia

RUSSIA ATTACKS KYIV HOURS AFTER AGREEING TO RESUME PEACE TALKS On the night of October 22, Russia launched a massive attack on Kyiv using ballistic missiles and drones, killing one person and injuring 22, including children, according to Ukrainian authorities. The strikes damaged residential buildings, transportation infrastructure and other civilian sites across several districts of the capital. Fires broke out, and emergency services responded to the aftermath as residents faced another night of explosions and destruction. The attack came just hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed in principle to resume trilateral peace negotiations involving Ukraine, Russia and the United States after November 10. The announcement followed a meeting in St. Petersburg between Putin and US special envoy Steve Witkoff, who has been working to advance proposals to end the war. The timing of the attack raises serious questions about the prospects for meaningful progress toward peace. While diplomatic efforts continue, Ukrainian civilians remain exposed to missile and drone strikes, and homes and essential infrastructure continue to suffer damage. The consequences extend beyond the immediate destruction. Damaged residential buildings leave families facing uncertainty about their safety and living conditions. As winter approaches, attacks on energy facilities and civilian infrastructure also increase concerns about access to electricity, heating and water. For people whose homes have been damaged, protecting their living spaces from the cold and weather becomes especially important. At Insulate Ukraine, we provide polycarbonate window solutions to help protect damaged homes from the elements and support people living through the consequences of war. Sources: CNN: edition.cnn.com/2026/10/21/e… NBC News: nbcnews.com/world/ukraine/ru…

Word of the Week 🇺🇦 БАБУСЯ [BA-BU-SYA] - GRANDMOTHER. So many of the people we help are women who have lived in the same home for decades, often alone, often elderly, often with nobody else nearby to fix what's broken. For her, a broken window is rarely just about the cold. It's about feeling unsafe in the one place she's supposed to feel most secure. A repaired one brings back something quieter and just as important - her routine, her comfort, her ability to keep living independently. Donate insulate-ukraine.org/donate?…

Insulate Ukraine Testimonials: Olha | Nikopol “I sincerely thank Insulate Ukraine for your help and support during the war! Thank you with all my heart for your kindness, care and incredible speed. You responded very quickly and covered my windows, giving me back a sense of safety and protection. In these difficult times, help like this warms the soul and is simply priceless. Together we are strong!” Olha is a pensioner in Nikopol, a frontline city that is shelled almost every day. She wrote to us after our local team sealed her windows. For Insulate Ukraine, our work is more than just windows. It’s about giving Ukrainians the chance to return home, to remain home, and to create a home where they are. Our emergency windows are insulating, weather-sealing and shatterproof, and they are free for Ukrainians in need. Winter is coming. Help us protect more homes: insulate-ukraine.org/donate?… #Ukraine #Humanitarian #NGO #Charity #Nikopol

UKRAINIAN FAMILIES ARE FORCED TO FLEE THEIR OWN HOMES Russian attacks on Kyiv and Kharkiv have set residential buildings ablaze, injured civilians and forced residents to escape through windows and down rescuers’ ladders. Photographs published by the Associated Press capture the human cost of these attacks: injured residents being evacuated and families facing the destruction of their homes. In Kyiv, the danger extends beyond individual strikes. The New York Times reports on a city where air-raid alarms, missiles and fast-moving drones have become part of everyday life. Residents must constantly assess risks while trying to work, care for their children and maintain some sense of normality. Repeated attacks also threaten essential infrastructure, disrupting access to electricity and water and raising concerns about the approaching winter. When a residential building is damaged, the consequences do not end when the emergency crews leave. Families may face broken windows, exposed interiors and homes that are difficult to keep warm as temperatures fall. For people who remain in their communities, protecting their homes from the elements can make a meaningful difference during an already difficult time. Insulate Ukraine provides polycarbonate window solutions to help protect damaged homes from the weather. This practical support helps people maintain safer living conditions while facing the ongoing consequences of war. Behind every damaged building are people trying to protect their families and hold on to their homes. Sources: AP (photos): apnews.com/photo-gallery/pho… The New York Times: nytimes.com/2026/10/16/world…

RUSSIA’S WINTER CAMPAIGN THREATENS UKRAINE Russian attacks have disrupted power to hundreds of thousands of households across Ukraine, with further strikes targeting energy infrastructure ahead of winter. A Russian military plan obtained by Ukraine reportedly outlines efforts to cut electricity and heating supplies in Kyiv, Kharkiv and Odesa by up to 90%. For civilians, the consequences could mean freezing homes, water shortages and a deepening humanitarian crisis. Sources: AP: apnews.com/article/russia-uk… The New York Times (podcast): nytimes.com/2026/10/19/podca…

Near the front line in the Kharkiv region, police officers on patrol found an unexpected guest: an owl tangled in an anti-drone net. Nets like this now cover roads and yards in many frontline towns. They protect people from drones, but sometimes birds get caught in them too. The officers carefully freed the owl and checked it for injuries. It wasn’t hurt and didn’t need a vet, so they let it fly free again. A small story, but an important one: even near the front line, people still stop to save a life. Our teams work in the Kharkiv region every day, helping families keep their homes warm and safe before winter. Support our work: insulate-ukraine.org/donate?… Source: Kharkiv Region Police via Suspilne Kharkiv #Ukraine #Kharkiv #Humanitarian

We're closer than ever. 94,073 windows installed across Ukraine, and just 5,927 left to reach our goal of 100,000 by the end of 2026. With 71 days to go, every donation counts. Each window replaces plywood or plastic sheeting with something that lets daylight in and keeps the cold out. For the families behind them, it means a warm room to sleep in and a home that feels like theirs again. Every window is free for the people who receive it, made by local teams and funded entirely by donations. Help us get there before winter. Donate here: insulate-ukraine.org/donate?… #InsulateUkraine #StandWithUkraine

We're closer than ever. 94,073 windows installed across Ukraine, and just 5,927 left to reach our goal of 100,000 by the end of 2026. Each window replaces plywood or plastic sheeting with something that lets daylight in and keeps the cold out. For the families behind them, it means a warm room to sleep in and a home that feels like theirs again. Every window is free for the people who receive it, made by local teams and funded entirely by donations. Help us get there before winter. Donate here: insulate-ukraine.org/donate?… #InsulateUkraine #StandWithUkraine