France sends Ukraine more than 1,000 tonnes of humanitarian aid
IRYNA BALACHUK – SUNDAY, 9 OCTOBER 2022, 13:33
France has provided Ukraine with more than 1,000 tonnes of aid in total, including fire rescue vehicles, ambulances, medical equipment and pontoon bridges. As of 14:30 Kyiv time, the cargo has already reached the Romanian city of Suceava.
Source: Kyrylo Tymoshenko, Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, on Telegram
Quote from Tymoshenko: "More than 1,000 tonnes of aid from France is already in the Romanian city of Suceava. The transfer of cargo to Ukraine continues."
Details: According to the official, Ukraine will receive:
- fire rescue vehicles;
- ambulances, which allow medics to carry out examinations in field conditions;
- medical equipment;
- equipment for rescuers;
- food;
- over 200-metre-long pontoon bridges.
Tymoshenko added that pontoon bridges will allow Ukraine to restore civilian infrastructure and ensure communication and transportation, specifically in the liberated territories.
The Office of the President thanked "French and Romanian friends for their help and support."
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