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RSSCommissioner Lenarčič is in Germany to welcome the 1000th Ukrainian patient evacuated to the country
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.
EU provides €83 million in humanitarian aid to support people in Ukraine and in Moldova
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.
Over 140,000 tonnes of life-saving and critical supplies sent to Ukraine via the EU Civil Protection Mechanism
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.
Over 3,000 Ukrainian patients transferred to European hospitals since the start of the war
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.
EU sends additional 500 power generators to Ukraine
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.
EU is providing additional €110 million in humanitarian aid to support Ukrainians affected by the war
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.
Ukraine: EU and Norway are hosting a high-level meeting to discuss humanitarian challenges
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.
Ukraine: EU sending 500 power generators from rescEU reserves in response to Nova Kakhovka dam breach
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.
Ukraine: EU mobilises emergency stockpiles and provides funding to support crisis response to Nova Kakhovka dam breach
In the wake of the breach of the Nova Kakhovka dam last week and the call for assistance by the Ukrainian authorities, the EU is now mobilising its strategic reserves from the rescEU shelter capacities.
Ukraine: EU mobilising support after the Kakhovka dam destruction
The collapse of Nova Kakhovka dam in Ukraine has led to devastating humanitarian and ecological consequences. While evacuations of affected populations are underway, Ukraine has requested international assistance in the form of equipment and machinery needed for relief efforts.