On October 29, the Kurylivka hub was opened in Kharkiv—a center where evacuated residents of the Kurylivka community in the Kharkiv region can receive all necessary services in one place. Kurylivka community is one of the four communities in the Kupiansk district where evacuation measures were intensified. Before the full-scale invasion, around 12,000 people lived here, but currently, only slightly more than a thousand remain.

Internally displaced persons from the Kurylivka community can approach the hub for:

• food, hygiene, and non-food assistance;

• legal and social support;

• psychological assistance.

Support for the affected population is provided by the Kharkiv Regional Organization of the Ukrainian Red Cross Society, the Charitable Organization “Humanitarian Coordination Center,” the Charitable Foundation “Source of Revival,” the “Right to Protection” Foundation, the NGO “Proliska,” World Central Kitchen, and ADRA.

The hub was opened with the support of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, an initiative from the Kurylivka community leadership, and active participation from the “Humanitarian Coordination Center” charity, which contributed to its establishment and workflow.

As of today, 1,962 people have registered, and registration is ongoing. For more information on the hub’s activities, please call: 098 06 13 717.

This month, the SSA team conducted field visits to the Kunye and Oskil communities to carry out re-monitoring and prepare presentations for the Reconstruction and Development Plans. During meetings with the heads of military administrations, current needs were discussed, and plans for future meetings to present these strategies were agreed upon. These plans are being developed by experts from the Relief Coordination Centre based on data collected by the SSA team at the request of the international organization ACTED.

SSA specialists noted positive changes compared to previous monitoring and collected updated information on community needs. In the village of Kapytolivka, windows were restored in apartment buildings, and some of the water pipes were replaced, although an additional two kilometers of the pipeline still need upgrading. The library building was renovated, though there is a need for stationery and educational games for children. The head of Kapytolivka emphasized the importance of developing sports infrastructure, which is currently lacking in the village.

At the meeting with the leadership of the Oskil Military Administration, significant progress was noted in restoring community life. Over the past six months, electricity has been restored to nine settlements, and demining efforts are underway. However, the community still faces a shortage of utility vehicles, particularly repair trucks and sewage cleaning machines. Administration representatives expressed gratitude to international organizations for their assistance in restoring the community, especially for residents of the village Studenok, where homes were heavily damaged by a severe fire on September 2.

The Kunye administration reported that most private homes requiring reconstruction have already been restored, allowing them to focus on social facilities. The restoration plan for the school in Kunye is prepared, and budget documentation for reconstruction work at the Lypchanivka Lyceum is currently under development. International and local organizations, such as ACTED, ADRA, Caritas, NEW WAY, IRC, Rescue Committee, Peaceful Sky, Right to Protection, and St. Nicholas Elves, continue to actively support the community in the recovery process.

However, several unresolved issues are crucial for ensuring a comfortable living environment in the community. Social service workers noted a shortage of diapers for children and adults, as well as the need for financial assistance for vulnerable groups. Cultural institution workers highlighted that six community libraries require Ukrainian-language books for children and adults, along with stationery and educational games

Russian forces have intensified their shelling, and every day Kharkiv faces new strikes. Residential neighborhoods, administrative buildings, and open areas are all coming under attack.

The Rapid Response Team, in close coordination with the State Emergency Service, utility services, and representatives of local NGOs, continues to work on mitigating the effects of these strikes in the Kharkiv region.

Importantly, in addition to directly addressing the aftermath of the shelling, humanitarian workers from partner organizations are providing psychological, legal, and financial assistance to the affected population.