Ukraine has signalled its readiness to support Mozambique in combating terrorism in Cabo Delgado, saying it is for the Mozambican government to identify its needs and define the type of assistance it wishes to receive. The position was announced on Wednesday, 4 November, by Ukraine's ambassador to Mozambique, Rostyslav Tronenko, during a visit to the province.

"On our part, on the part of European partners, there is full willingness to provide our experience, our support, and everything that Ukraine has to offer in fighting terrorism," Tronenko said, as quoted by Lusa.

The diplomat clarified, however, that it is for Mozambican authorities to determine the form of assistance to be rendered. "We cannot interfere in internal affairs. It is up to Mozambique's president, Daniel Chapo, and the government to decide what kind of help they want from us," he said, reiterating his country's availability to collaborate in combating the insurgency.

The statement comes against a backdrop of persistent violence in Cabo Delgado, a province rich in natural gas that has been facing an armed insurgency since 2017. Over nine years, the conflict has killed more than 6,600 people and displaced more than 1.3 million, according to data from international organisations.

On the same day, the Mozambican government confirmed a new wave of attacks, abductions, and killings attributed to extremist groups in villages in the district of Muidumbe, in a security environment that continues to force families to flee their communities.

According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), at least 1,235 people were displaced between 14 and 27 October, due to attacks or fear of further incursions by armed groups.

The IOM's Emergency Displacement Tracking Mechanism report indicates that the population movements involved 316 households from the districts of Mocímboa da Praia, Macomia, Muidumbe, and Meluco, underscoring the persistence of insecurity in the region.

The escalation of violence is also highlighted in the United Nations report "Mozambique: The Cost of Inaction", released in September by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).

According to the document, more than 400 conflict-related incidents were recorded in the first six months of 2026, a 10% increase compared to the same period in 2025, reflecting the continued armed threat and its impact on civilian populations.