Machine learning reveals drivers of cold-related illness during energy infrastructure attacks in Wartime Ukraine
Journal: Scientific Reports
Year: 2025

During the Russian invasion of Ukraine, targeted attacks on energy infrastructure exposed civilians to heightened cold-related health risks. This study aimed to: (1) characterize respiratory infections and cold-related injuries during the conflict; (2) identify vulnerable sociodemographic groups; (3) assess household adaptations; and (4) evaluate how winter preparation influenced health outcomes. We surveyed 2311 households across 24 Ukrainian oblasts during the winter of 2022–2023. One adult pe