The World Health Organization warns of a winter that threatens the lives of millions in Ukraine

The World Health Organization warned on Monday that winter will threaten the lives of millions of Ukrainians, after a series of devastating Russian strikes on the country's energy infrastructure.

"This winter will endanger the lives of millions of people in Ukraine," Hans Kluge, the WHO's regional director for Europe, told reporters. "Simply put, this winter will be a matter of survival."

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