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Fighting leaves Avdiivka without power, water and heating

On 29 and 30 January 2017, fighting around Avdiivka damages water and electricity infrastructure, leaving residents without heating in midwinter.

UNICEF documents infrastructure damage and risks to children. On-site reporting describes residents seeking hot meals, blankets and assistance.

Power cuts prevent water pumping and affect heating. The humanitarian crisis is established; these observations do not identify which side fired every shell.

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