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U.N. Weighs Underground Aid Storage After Warehouse Strikes

The U.N. sends important supplies to people in Ukraine.

Some warehouses holding these supplies have been hit by Russian strikes.

Ten U.N. warehouses have reportedly been hit this year.

Medical supplies, hygiene kits, and school supplies were destroyed.

To protect the supplies, the U.N. is thinking about storing them underground.

It is also waiting longer before buying some supplies.

The U.N. is buying more safety equipment for its workers.

These extra protections may cost more money than expected.

Key facts

Affected warehouses: 10 U.N. warehouses have been hit in Ukraine this year.
Destroyed supplies: Strikes destroyed medical supplies, hygiene kits, and children’s school supplies.
Proposed storage: The U.N. is considering moving supplies into underground bunkers.
Procurement change: Aid purchases are being delayed until the last minute to reduce exposure to strikes.
2026 aid budget: The U.N.’s aid budget is $2.3 billion for 2026.
Staff protection: The U.N. is investing in armored vehicles and drone-detection devices.
Additional proposal: The organization is considering more mobile drone shelters, including near bus shelters.

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