European Commission has announced to deliver the essential supplies to Ukraine amidst rising tensions over its borders with Russia
The European Commission has announced to deliver the essential supplies to Ukraine via the European Union (E.U.) Civil Mechanism, following a request from Ukraine amidst rising tensions over its borders with Russia.
The E.U. Civil Protection Mechanism was established in October 2001. It aims to strengthen cooperation between the E.U. Member States and 6 Participating States (Iceland, Norway, Serbia, North Macedonia, Montenegro and Turkey) on civil protection to improve prevention, preparedness and response to disasters.
When an emergency overwhelms the response capabilities of a country in Europe and beyond, it can request assistance through E.U. Civil Protection Mechanism. The European Commission plays a key role in coordinating the disaster response worldwide, contributing to at least 75% of the transport and/or operational costs of deployments.
The objective is to support Ukraine for all possible scenarios of war. France, Austria, Slovenia, Ireland and Romania have extended the support by ensuring delivery of essentials to Ukraine.
Taking it to twitter, the official twitter handle of E.U. Civil Protection Mechanism tweeted,
Following a request from the Ukrainian government for emergency assistance, the 🇪🇺 is coordinating the delivery of essential supplies to support the civilian population via the EU Civil Protection Mechanism.
— EU Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid 🇪🇺 (@eu_echo) February 19, 2022
Thank you 🇦🇹🇫🇷🇮🇪🇷🇴🇸🇮. 🙏#EUSolidarity https://t.co/FSD923HXnM
Speaking on the occasion, the European Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management – Janez Lenarčič said, “The EU stands in full solidarity with the Ukrainian people, also with concrete support. Once Ukraine asked for our assistance, we have been working around the clock to help the authorities. Immediate civil protection assistance is on its way. Already Slovenia, Romania, France Ireland and Austria have made the first offers and I expect more assistance in the coming days from other EU Member States.”
Under the support, France is providing 15 tents, 300 family tents, 1,500 ground sheets, 2,100 blankets, 300 sleeping bags, 500 hygiene kits, 25 dry latrines, 3,000 chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) gloves, 10,000 vinyl gloves, 50,000 surgical masks and 36 medicines boxes, each box being able to treat hundreds of patients. It also sending 1 advanced medical post which can treat 500 wounded people.
Ireland is sending 10,000 protective suits, 50,000 surgical masks and 2,583 litres of hand sanitiser. Slovenia has sent 1,000,000 non-medical disposable masks, 125,000 pairs of latex gloves, 125,000 pairs of nitrile gloves, 200 pairs of rubber boots and 10 diesel power generators (6 kW).
Romania has started supplying 5,000 packs of analgesics, 5,000 packs of anti-inflammatory, 5,000 packs of antibiotics and 840 litres of disinfectants for hand treatment. Austria is also sending 50,000 litres hand disinfectant, 9,000 litres surface disinfectant, 50,000 safety goggles, 50,000 face masks and 20,000 non-sterile gloves.
Besides, the E.U. Emergency Response Coordination Centre is in constant contact with the Ukrainian authorities to channel further assistance and the E.U. stands ready to provide further help as requested.
