By Ingy Ashraf,
President of Ukraine Zelenska stated, “At least half a thousand ambulances have been destroyed or stolen by the enemy. This is not just a material loss, it is a risk of not being able to reach those who need help. That is why this event is special. There is nothing more important to us than saving lives. We are grateful to everyone who helps us with this”
27 of these vehicles have arrived to Ukraine. The first shipment of 23 distinctive vehicles arrived Ukraine at the end of 2023. So far, the UAE has provided 50 ambulances as humanitarian aid.
The Ukraine president’s wife appreciated the Ukrainian Embassy in the UAE for assisting in implementing the project.
The vehicles are being dispersed to areas that require special transportation for medical evacuation and assistance the most.
Viktor Liashko Minister of Health in Ukraine stated, “The 27 evacuation ambulance vehicles will help medics continue their work and save lives even in extremely difficult conditions. This is a significant strengthening of our healthcare system”
The head of the Ukrainian Scientific and Practical Center for Emergency Medical Care and Disaster Medicine of the Ministry of Health in Ukraine, Vitaliy Kryliuk said,”These are actually B-type ambulances that can operate in extremely difficult off-road conditions and destroyed infrastructure. Such vehicles have proven their effectiveness and feasibility in the work of disaster medical assistance teams in the de-occupied and frontline areas”
The foundation director Nina Horbachova said, “The Foundation is actively involved in the restoration of medical infrastructure, which is being destroyed by the enemy every day. Providing medics with special vehicles is one of our priorities today. Unfortunately, this need remains constant during the war. We are extremely grateful to the UAE government for its prompt response and support of the Ukrainian healthcare system”
