The Barzani Charity Foundation (BCF) has significantly expanded its humanitarian operations in northeastern Syria, delivering over 100 truckloads of essential supplies and tripling fuel provisions to populations grappling with a severe winter and ongoing military instability.

This major push for aid comes alongside urgent warnings from the United Nations about a dire humanitarian crisis unfolding in the besieged city of Kobani.

The BCF's campaign, launched under the directives of President Masoud Barzani and supervised by Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani, achieved a key milestone this week. Karzan Nuri, a member of the foundation's

Administrative Board, confirmed to Kurdistan24 that 102 trucks carrying more than 850 tons of food and non-food items have successfully entered the region, known as Rojava.

The operation is supported by a ground team of over 160 BCF employees. Nuri emphasized that the supplies were gathered through the foundation's own efforts, aided by partners, philanthropists, and the Kurdistan business community.

A specialized medical team deployed by BCF has treated 685 patients in the last 48 hours, addressing critical healthcare shortages. In response to plunging temperatures, the foundation has also dramatically increased its fuel shipment from 100,000 to 300,000 liters of kerosene.

"Upon the recommendation of Prime Minister Masrour Barzani, the necessary fuel is being funneled through the foundation," stated KRG spokesperson Peshawa Hawramani, confirming the aid is part of a sustained effort "until the end of the cold season." Distribution is currently focused in Qamishlo, Amuda, Girkê Legê, and Tirbespi.

In stark contrast to areas accessible to BCF, the United Nations raised a public alarm on Friday about a "suffocating siege" of Kobani, where approximately 150,000 civilians are reportedly trapped.

Deputy UN Spokesperson Farhan Haq stated that all major access routes are closed, the electricity grid is down, water services are poor, and medical supplies are "very scarce." The UN is negotiating with officials in Aleppo to establish an emergency aid corridor.

Echoing the UN's concerns, the Kurdish Red Crescent in Kobani described the situation as a "major humanitarian disaster." In an urgent appeal, they reported a complete cutoff of water, electricity, fuel, food, and internet, despite announcements of a regional ceasefire. Civilians fleeing surrounding villages have crowded into the city center, with many forced to shelter outdoors or in vehicles in sub-zero temperatures. The Red Crescent has already reported the deaths of several children due to the extreme cold.