The Sun on Sunday calls on you to knit a blanket for Ukraine — and save lives this winter

TODAY the Sun on Sunday is calling on our caring readers to knit a blanket for Ukraine — and save lives this winter. We have teamed up with three charities who will help ship your wraps to those who need them. ReutersThe Sun on Sunday is calling on our caring readers to knit a blanket for Ukraine — and save lives this winter[/caption] Louis Wood - The SunTanya Bacon said: ‘A knitted blanket is made with time and love. It will be much appreciated and needed now more than ever’[/caption] It comes after Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko said ­that Russian attacks on power plants has left Ukraine ­facing a humanitarian ­crisis. A third of the nation has no heating and it will soon fall to -20C at night. Former world heavyweight champion boxer Klitschko, 51, said: “Aid has been slow — we pay for every minute, every hour, every day with our lives.” Brad Moore, of Operation Orphan, one of our campaign partners, said: “A knitted blanket is a source of warmth and comfort. Read More on Ukraine War PURGED Another top Russian general fired after Putin pals blame him for Ukraine 'surrender' MAD VLAD Putin says Royal Navy blew up gas pipeline & guided drone strike on his fleet base “It is not a grey, standard issue item, but something bright and colourful saying you are an individual and you are cared for. It could literally be a lifesaver.” To help, out we ask that you knit or crochet a 6ft by 4ft blanket in washable wool or acrylic yarn to make a wrap big enough for adults as well as kids. Tanya Bacon, 45, of Ukraine Appeal, said: “A knitted blanket is made with time and love. It will be much appreciated and needed now more than ever.” Our third charity partner, Own Woman, has sent 22 lorries of aid to Ukraine in the past eight months. Most read in News HALLOWEEN TRAGEDY At least 146 Halloween revellers killed in horror stampede in Seoul FIZZLE OUT Bonfire Night CANCELLED across UK - is your town affected? TASTE FOR BLOOD Lion snatches boy, 3, in front of family as search team finds head & legs HOLIDAY HORROR We spotted creepy spy camera in our Airbnb after having sex on the sofa BITTER PILL Inside desperate town where fed-up locals claim streets are 'overrun by pimps' CAR TERROR Chilling moment grinning 'carjacker' with MACHETE bangs on window before demand Andrew Styczynski - The SunOur third charity partner, Own Woman, has sent 22 lorries of aid to Ukraine in the past eight months[/caption]