Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russia invaded Ukraine early Thursday.

Putin recognized two Ukrainian regions as independent states, calling them an inherent part of our history.

Putin said that the modern Ukraine was created by Russia.

Three days later, Putin launched a full-scale attack.

Humanitarian efforts have been stepped up to help people in Ukraine.

Razom for Ukraine

Following the military attack by Russia on the country, Razom is trying to source and bring medical supplies to Ukraine.

A break in the supply chain and the unavailability of some crucial medical supplies is the problem right now, according to a spokesman for the organization.

The organization is trying to source supplies from the US and Europe, including tourniquets and trauma bandages, but volunteers are ready to deliver them.

UNICEF

The crisis has impacted 3.4 million people, including 510,000 children, according to the website of the United Nations Children's Fund.

According to a statement by Catherine M. Russell, programs include delivering safe water to affected areas and placing health, hygiene, and emergency education supplies as close to the conflict zones as possible.

Russell said in the statement that heavy weapons fire along the line of contact has already damaged critical water infrastructure and education facilities.

She said that unless the fighting stops, tens of thousands of families could be displaced.

International Committee of the Red Cross

The people of Ukraine have been impacted by the conflict and the Red Cross is helping them.

The International Committee helped repair thousands of homes damaged in the conflict, hospitals, and primary healthcare facilities, schools, and community centers.

She said that they provided income-generating and food- producing initiatives and improved learning and safety conditions of schools close to the line of contact.

Shaw said the organization views the situation in eastern Ukraine as a low-intensity conflict with regular bouts of violence that has claimed the lives of many people, destroyed homes, and kept whole families separated.

Revived Soldiers Ukraine

Ukrainian soldiers and their families are supported by the non-profit organization Revived Soldiers of Ukraine. According to their website, they also serve people who suffered and were affected by military conflict.

United Help Ukraine

In the wake of the Russian invasion, the non-profit group launched a campaign to raise money to provide first-aid kits and other emergency medical supplies to the frontlines of the conflict.

Ukraine is under attack and we need to prepare to help in any way we can, according to the organization.

The Kyiv Independent

The English-language newspaper based in Ukraine has been reporting on the crisis on the ground and has been working around the clock to bring you the latest updates.

—The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) February 24, 2022

Voices of Children

According to the organization's website, Voices of Children has been working to provide psychological and psychosocial support to children who suffered as a result of war operations.

Come Back Alive

Come Back Alive is a non-governmental organization that helps the Ukrainian army.

Army SOS

The Ukrainian army is aided by the help of Army SOS, which helps to fund the purchase of necessary equipment.

The organization said that they deliver all goods directly to the unit's emplacement and give them to the warriors.

Nova Ukraine

Nova Ukraine, a US-based non-profit, has launched a humanitarian aid fundraiser to send baby food, essentials for hospitals, anddiapers for children and adults in Ukraine.

With the help of our partners in Ukraine, we are identifying the areas where humanitarian efforts are needed the most.