Ukraine: Returns to unsafe frontline areas: exploring the drivers of return and the experiences of returnees in Khersonska Oblast, October 2026

Country: Ukraine Source: REACH Initiative Please refer to the attached file. Introduction While the scale of displacement in Ukraine has decreased compared with the first years of the full-scale invasion, returns continue to take place to areas within reach of the front line. Decisions to return often reflect an interplay of economic pressure during displacement, access to housing, family and care responsibilities, attachment to home, and access to familiar services. Understanding these factors