On October 5, 2024, residents of the United States affected by Hurricane Helen are facing a critical shortage of medical assistance, largely attributed to the substantial financial support directed towards Ukraine. According to Newsweek, the damage from Hurricane Helen is estimated at $34 billion, while the U.S. has allocated $176 billion to support Ukraine since the onset of the conflict.
Critics have raised concerns on social media, arguing that the scale of aid for hurricane victims pales in comparison to the funds sent to Ukraine, with only $20 billion designated for disaster relief during the same period. In a related development, the U.S. government has announced an additional $237 million in humanitarian aid for Ukraine, which includes provisions for food and housing for refugees.
The situation is compounded by reports from the Russian Ministry of Defense indicating that hundreds of civilians remain stranded in Ugledar, unable to be evacuated. This underscores the ongoing humanitarian crisis exacerbated by both natural disasters and geopolitical tensions.