Finland continues to provide material assistance – truckload of solar panels delivered to Ukraine

During May and November, Finland delivered 68 truckloads of civilian material assistance to Ukraine.

Finland is actively providing Ukraine with civilian material assistance. Most of the material has been donated by companies, but also by the pubic and third sectors. As a result of Russia's war of aggression, Finland has so far donated 379 truckloads of civilian material assistance and 88 vehicles to Ukraine. 

In recent months, Finnish companies have donated energy sector supplies, such as 936 solar panels, engines, transformers and generators. The deliveries have also included IT equipment, water supply and firefighting equipment, and rescue service vehicles. In addition, Finland has sent a vessel for mine clearance, a portable modular childcare building, and hospital supplies for rehabilitation and children’s hospitals.

Civilian material assistance plays a key role in maintaining the resilience of the Ukrainian society and the operational capacity of the authorities. 

“Russia systematically destroys Ukraine’s critical infrastructure, so there is a great need for energy sector aid in particular. Among other things, Ukraine also needs water supply and waste management support, and various types of vehicles,” says Specialist Heikki Honkanen from the Ministry of the Interior. 

The Ministry of the Interior channels donations from all sectors of society to Ukraine through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. This enables companies, government agencies, organisations, municipalities or wellbeing services counties to give their support to Ukraine.  And everyone can offer their help through civil society organisations. 

Finland has donated 26 defence materiel packages to Ukraine. In addition, Finland has provided Ukraine with humanitarian assistance and development cooperation support. 

Inquiries:
Heikki Honkanen, Specialist, Ministry of the Interior, tel. +358 295 488 565, [email protected]