Malta has reaffirmed its continued support for Ukraine as the war triggered by Russia’s full-scale invasion enters its fourth year, with new humanitarian assistance aimed at helping civilians endure the harsh winter months.Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Ian Borg announced that Malta will fund the deployment of three mobile crisis centres in Kyiv and Chernihiv, providing immediate relief to communities affected by ongoing attacks on critical infrastructure. The centres will offer heat, electricity, internet connectivity and safe spaces for Ukrainian families facing repeated power and heating outages.The 24-hour mobile units will be operated in collaboration with a specialised Ukrainian non-governmental organisation and are expected to assist around 360 civilians daily. Each centre will provide essential humanitarian services, including heating, hot beverages, phone charging facilities, secure internet access, child-friendly areas, basic first aid, hygiene and sanitary supplies, and personal protective equipment. Qualified personnel from the partner NGO will manage operations under strict quality standards.Malta’s latest initiative builds on a series of non-military humanitarian contributions since the start of the invasion. Previous assistance has included a mine-resistant ambulance, mine detectors, medical equipment and medicines, targeted financial aid, and other essential supplies. Through a partnership with Project HOPE, Malta also supported the refurbishment of a clinic damaged during the conflict, restoring vital healthcare services for affected communities.The new deployment underscores Malta’s continued focus on supporting Ukraine’s civilian population through practical, on-the-ground assistance. As attacks on energy infrastructure continue to leave many Ukrainians without reliable heating or electricity, the mobile crisis centres are intended to provide immediate relief while reinforcing Malta’s broader humanitarian engagement with the war-torn country.What do you make of this?•