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War in Ukraine Leaves Many Elderly in a Vulnerable Position


War in Ukraine Leaves Many Elderly in a Vulnerable Position
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In eastern Ukraine, the elderly are left especially vulnerable by the conflict between government forces and Russian-backed separatists. The UN estimates that more than half of those displaced by the fighting are seniors, who often suffer from ill health, anxiety and a lack of basic services.

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