In September 2026, the Patriarchal Humanitarian Mission handed over 60 tons of coal to the needy residents of Donbass. On the eve of the heating season, coal was transferred to residents of Donetsk, Yenakiyevo, Gorlovka and Tokmak.
In total, in September, the Patriarchal Humanitarian Mission delivered more than 80 tons of humanitarian aid to the territories of the DPR, LPR, Kherson and Zaporizhia regions. In addition to coal, food, fuel, hygiene products, clothing, and gas cylinders were delivered.
Humanitarian aid is provided to people in need by staff and volunteers of the Patriarchal Humanitarian Mission's assistance centers in Donetsk, Horlivka, Mariupol, Severodonetsk, Lysychansk, Tokmak and Skadovsk.
"Currently, every delivery of humanitarian aid is a difficult undertaking, which requires thorough preparation. Many highways are being shelled, with trucks being priority targets," comments Deacon Igor Kulikov, Director of the Patriarchal Humanitarian Mission. — We have to deliver goods in small batches. Each route is checked and adjusted right during the delivery."
Currently, the Patriarchal Humanitarian Mission is working together with the Government of the Donetsk People's Republic, the Ministries of Social Protection of the Zaporizhia and Kherson regions, the People's Front and local dioceses to prepare for the winter season. Given the regular enemy attacks on energy infrastructure, many settlements are deprived of electricity and gas. Local residents are already experiencing an urgent need for heating and cooking facilities.
A collection for emergency assistance to residents of Donbass during the cold weather has been opened on the "Let's Help" platform.
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The Patriarchal Humanitarian Mission was established by the Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church with the aim of coordinating and systematically developing assistance to civilians in the Donetsk People's Republic, Luhansk People's Republic, Zaporizhia and Kherson regions, as well as providing assistance to wounded servicemen. There is a service to help veterans of the SVO and their loved ones.