Kyiv Receives Special Equipment and Humanitarian Aid from German Partners
Date: 2023-12-06 Author: Dima Zakharov Categories: WORLD'S HELP, KYIV
Kyiv recently welcomed a substantial contribution from its German partners, an act that will significantly bolster the city's emergency response capabilities and humanitarian aid efforts. The Kyiv City State Administration's press service conveyed that the German partners delivered a range of modern emergency vehicles, a fire truck, utility machinery, a minibus, and a 20-ton truck loaded with humanitarian aid.
Vitali Klitschko, the Mayor of Kyiv, expressed gratitude for the timely assistance, highlighting that these vehicles would swiftly serve the people of Kyiv starting the following week. The aid, donated by the Free State of Bavaria and the Charlottenburg district of Berlin, encompassed a diverse set of resources. Bavaria's contribution included a 20-ton truck laden with humanitarian aid and six automobiles, notably three state-of-the-art Renault emergency vehicles, a Ford minibus, a Mercedes fire truck, and an Iveco vehicle.
Mayor Klitschko detailed that Charlottenburg's donation comprised two cargo vehicles - MAN and Mercedes - along with a multifunctional communal unit, Bobcat. Additionally, two generators and electric tools were provided. These vehicles and equipment are earmarked for operation within one of the city's districts, while the generators and electrical tools will support the district's management company.
Expressing immense gratitude, the Mayor extended his thanks to Germany and all international partners for their comprehensive support during these challenging times. He stressed the criticality of swift and effective responses to challenges and emergencies amidst the ongoing conflict.
The Kyiv City State Administration highlighted that since the commencement of the widespread conflict, Kyiv has received substantial aid from European partners and philanthropists, including 55 fire trucks, out of which 14 are the latest models equipped with foam extinguishing capabilities (two of these were passed on to Kharkiv). Furthermore, Kyiv has acquired 50 modern emergency response vehicles and 82 city buses.
Previously reported by Ukrinform, the Kyiv Metro received 60 train cars as part of the aid package from counterparts in Warsaw.
