VOICED : Ukraine orders closure of state services in rebel-held east

In separatist eastern Ukraine, teachers and healthcare workers face months without pay due to the conflict between Russian-backed rebels and pro-government forces. Despite the lack of salaries, teachers continue to educate children, and healthcare workers strive to provide medical services. Many residents in Donetsk rely on humanitarian aid due to unpaid pensions, exacerbating economic hardships. The conflict has claimed over 4,300 lives, and while some areas are not under direct threat, the war's effects are deeply felt in everyday life.

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