Worrying times .

I just want to start by saying another successful run was completed to Kherson, where the physical situation remains mainly unchanged, with the constant attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure.

However, there is a heightened level of fear and uncertainty in Ukraine as a result of the political outcome in the USA. I don't usually write about politics in the blog, leaving this to more knowledgeable commentators, however these political developments are impacting, at least to my mind,  immediately on Ukraine. 

First of all, since the Trump victory in America, the level of missile attacks have grown tremendously. Odesa is now being attacked daily. 30 shahed missiles aimed at the area on Thursday alone, completely destroying amongst other things, a secondary school. And these attacks have continued everyday since the election result, leading to more deaths in Kherson and Odesa.

A lot of infrastructure has been once more hit with power cuts now once more the norm.

There is a feeling that an unjust peace may be foisted on Ukraine, with America under President elect Trump refusing to send the required military weapons, without which, ultimately Ukraine cannot do without. It's David against Goliath, but you have to give David a fighting chance . There is a real fear that Ukraine might lose much of it's territory.

There is a new growing frustration with Britain's slow delivery of weapons. There's a lot of talk from the present British government about solidarity etc with Ukraine, but this seems to be more words than actions. The missiles that were supposed to be here some time ago, have not materialised, so relationships are a bit strained.

Allowing American and UK missiles to be fired into Russia should have some effect.

I will be having a  break back in  England now. I need a bit of a rest and break. COVID certainly has had both a physical and psychological  effect on me. 

However, because of the many good connections and contacts that I have in Ukraine now, I'm still able to carry on the work. So for example, I have recently been able to obtain 15 sets of walkie talkies valued at some £2000 to distribute to support services, for example evacuation terms. And I'm still able to distribute humanitarian aid remotely. This never feels as positive to me, as being personally involved on the ground, but in the end, as long as the aid arrives, that's the most important thing. Thank you for your continued support to Ukraine in these uncertain times.