Ukrainian winters are sub-freezing, with only 8 hours of daylight. Windows in conflict zone homes have shattered, water pipes will freeze and wells ice up. Bombed buildings lack windows, ceilings, doors and walls, with little shelter from snow and icy winds. People collect wood from shelled ruins to light fires for cooking and warmth. IAHV Australia is raising funds for warm blankets for war-affected Ukrainian villages and towns Australian donations of $2.00 or over are tax-deductible