The EU is bolstering Ukraine's energy resilience with an additional 500 power generators drawn from its strategic rescEU reserves in a bid to counter the continued onslaught from Russia,

which has rendered Ukraine's energy infrastructure extremely vulnerable.

Amid relentless attacks causing substantial damage to energy grids, the EU's deployment of these generators, ranging from smaller 12.5 kVA to larger 1000 kVA units, holds significant value at €16.5 million. These generators, sourced from Poland's emergency rescEU reserves, are diverse enough to supply power to hospitals and various vital services such as wastewater treatment, heating stations, and even schools in the event of power disruptions.

This latest provision adds to the 5,500 power generators already sent to Ukraine through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, combining contributions from Member States and the EU's own rescEU stockpiles. Alongside generators, the EU has dispatched transformers, high-voltage equipment, and LED bulbs to reinforce Ukraine's energy infrastructure.

The conflict with Russia has pushed Ukraine into a humanitarian crisis, prompting the EU's comprehensive emergency response. Under the Civil Protection Mechanism, 27 EU nations and other partners have extended support, delivering over 98,000 tonnes of vital assistance to Ukraine. Additionally, the EU has tapped into its rescEU medical, CBRN, shelter, and energy stockpiles across several host countries, amassing a total support value of €796 million.

Furthermore, the EU has coordinated medical evacuations, transferring over 2,900 Ukrainian patients to hospitals in 22 European countries, marking a significant effort in the ongoing humanitarian response to the conflict in Ukraine. A press release is available online.

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