Nearly 11 million people in Ukraine need humanitarian assistance.

Omissions

• The 10.8 million figure is the total population in need; the 2026 HNRP only targets 4.1 million of the most vulnerable for actual assistance, and a US$2.3 billion appeal covers that prioritised caseload.
• The figure refers to needs within government-controlled areas of Ukraine and reflects the January 2026 HNRP estimate; the exact number evolves with front-line dynamics.

Sources

• PrimaryUN OCHA — Ukraine Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan 2026With an estimated 10.8 million people in need, humanitarians aim to reach 4.1 million of the most vulnerable, prioritizing those experiencing...
• PrimaryUN Ukraine — As the relentless war in Ukraine grinds on, humanitarian partners aim to reach 4.1 million people in 2026Overall, an estimated 10.8 million people across Ukraine will require humanitarian assistance this year, including internally displaced and war-affected people. The UN and partners appeal for US$2.3 billion in 2026 to assist 4.1 million of the most vulnerable people in Ukraine.
• PrimaryEuropean Council — Humanitarian aid and civil protection support for UkraineAccording to the 2026 United Nations humanitarian needs and response plan, 10.8 million people need humanitarian assistance in Ukraine, over 3.3 million...