Finnish Interior Ministry to provide Ukrainian emergency services with rescue vehicles

The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Finland has prepared nine rescue vehicles for Ukrainian emergency services.

Source: This was reported by the Finnish Ministry of Internal Affairs on Monday, 23 October, writes European Pravda

Details: Nine vehicles intended for Ukrainian rescue services were transferred by their Finnish counterparts from the districts of Western Uusimaa, North Savo, South Karelia and Kymenlaakso.

According to Finnish Interior Minister Mari Rantanen, assistance to rescue services is about 20% of all assistance that Finland has provided to Ukraine through the EU civil protection mechanism.

In addition, earlier Helsinki provided Ukraine with four ambulances, one fire truck, materials for the energy sector, vehicles, IT goods and equipment.

Finland is currently working on aid packages for the energy sector, water sector, rescue services and the health sector, according to a press release from the Finnish Ministry of the Interior.

In total, since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, Finland has transferred 280 trucks of material assistance and 65 vehicles to Ukraine.

The country also provided expert assistance to support the EU civil protection mechanism in countries neighbouring Ukraine and received patients evacuated from Ukraine who needed medical care.

Elina Valtonen, Finnish Foreign Minister, stated that Ukraine will be one of the core subjects of discussion among EU ministers, although the situation in Israel and Gaza is the leading topic.

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