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Following a series of targeted missile and drone strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure by Russia at the end of March, Ukraine's power supply has suffered significant damage.

In response to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the EU established a medical evacuation scheme in March 2022. As of today, 3,156 Ukrainian patients, either critically ill or wounded in the war, have been transported to hospitals across 22 European countries.

More and more Ukrainians are left homeless and in need of assistance and shelter in freezing conditions. With an estimated 14.6 million people in need of humanitarian aid in Ukraine, this new funding comes at a crucial time.

Today, the Commission reached a new milestone as the amount of in-kind assistance delivered to Ukraine now stands at over 140,000 tonnes, making this the largest ever operation supported by the EU’s Emergency Response Coordination Centre.

The EU has been coordinating regular medical evacuations of Ukrainian patients, be they chronically ill or injured since the beginning of Russia's war on the country.

The goal is to ensure sufficient supply of electricity during cold and dark months, but also to keep vital services like hospitals, wastewater treatments and heating stations up and running. For example, 40 of the 500 generators are designated for schools.

As Russia's war against Ukraine continues, the humanitarian situation in the country remains dire. The onset of winter poses further challenges to the already vulnerable communities impacted by the war.

The EU is hosting a Humanitarian Senior Officials Meeting in Oslo, Norway. The meeting will focus on how to improve the effectiveness of humanitarian aid for the most vulnerable affected by the war.

The generators will be used to restore critical infrastructure such as water pumping stations and sewage stations in the affected areas of southern Ukraine. They are of various sizes ranging from 12.5 kVA to 1,100 kVA with a total financial value of €16 million.