EU allocates additional EUR 110M in humanitarian aid to support Ukrainians affected by war

The European Union announced today the decision to provide additional €110 million in humanitarian aid to support Ukrainian refugees and host communities in Moldova.

This is said in a press release published on the website of the European Commission, Ukrinform reports.

“As Russia's war against Ukraine continues, the humanitarian situation in the country remains dire. The onset of winter poses further challenges to the already vulnerable communities impacted by the war. The Commission is therefore allocating €110 million in humanitarian aid of which €100 million will go to operations in Ukraine and €10 million to support Ukrainian refugees and host communities in Moldova,” the document says.

It is noted that this new funding will help the EU's humanitarian partners to provide essential services like cash assistance, food, water, shelter, healthcare, psychosocial support and protection.

The latest allocation brings the total for EU humanitarian aid in response to Russia's war in Ukraine to €843 million. This includes €785 million for Ukraine and €58 million for refugees that have fled to neighbouring Moldova.

 “In light of last year's deliberate attacks by Russia on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, the EU is also prioritising emergency energy support by deploying a further 84 power generators from its rescEU strategic reserves. Overall, more than 5,000 power generators have been sent to Ukraine via the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. In addition, the EU is coordinating donations from the private sector to deliver crucial energy equipment to Ukraine,” the document reads.

As reported, via the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, all 27 EU countries, plus Norway, Türkiye, North Macedonia, Iceland, and Serbia, have offered in-kind assistance ranging from medical supplies and shelter items to vehicles and energy equipment. So far, 97 000 tonnes of assistance has been delivered to Ukraine via the Mechanism.