Ukraine: Destruction in Donetsk
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Channel: UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · 2015 · News & Politics
"The conditions are very hard but I have no intention of going anywhere because I was born in this house and I will die here." Alexander Kovalenko is one of the last people still living on his street in Donetsk, where the conflict in eastern Ukraine has left a trail of destruction. His home was struck by six shells and the roof was blown off. Now Alexander lives amid the rubble, in a little room he has fixed up, waiting for peace to return. The ceasefire has little meaning here. Shells keep dropping, leaving a physical and psychological toll. Read more about worsening conditions in Ukraine, and our aid deliveries: http://www.unhcr.org/54fecb966.html --- Information for media: If you would like to use this video to communicate refugee stories or require B-Roll, transcripts, stills or much more information, please contact us at [email protected] or [email protected]. --- Keep up to date with our latest videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/unhcr?sub_confirmation=1 -- UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, works to protect and assist those fleeing war and persecution. Since 1950, we have helped tens of millions of people find safety and rebuild their lives. With your support, we can restore hope for many more. Read more at http://UNHCR.org Support our work with refugees now by subscribing to this channel, liking this video and sharing it with your friends and contacts. Thanks so much for your help.
