Ukraine has received 10 specialized CITROEN JUMPER Type C ambulances to strengthen emergency medical service (EMS) fleets in various regions and support the healthcare system. The vehicles were provided as part of a charitable aid program for Ukraine, with financial support from Kazakh businesses and facilitated by Serhii Nahorniak, head of the Verkhovna Rada’s interparliamentary relations group with the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The handover event was attended by Ukraine’s Minister of Health Viktor Liashko, MPs Serhii Nahorniak and Halyna Mykhailiuk, as well as representatives of Kazakh businesses.
“Ukraine’s medical system operates under enormous pressure every day. It is crucial for emergency medical services to function as efficiently as possible. Today, we have received 10 more ambulances. I thank our partners for this support—every vehicle strengthens the EMS and helps medics save lives by ensuring timely medical assistance,” said Viktor Liashko.
For over three years, the Russian army has systematically shelled civilian cities and targeted Ukraine’s civil infrastructure, including hospitals, clinics, and other medical facilities. As of now, Russian attacks have damaged or completely destroyed 2,285 medical facilities (1,984 damaged, 301 destroyed). Additionally, 236 emergency medical vehicles have been damaged, 273 destroyed, and 80 stolen. The destruction of medical infrastructure and the difficulties in providing healthcare in frontline areas pose serious challenges, yet efforts continue to overcome them.
The newly delivered ambulances are fully equipped mobile intensive care units designed to provide emergency care. They will be used to transport patients requiring life-support measures between hospitals and to medical facilities. In the coming days, the vehicles will be allocated to regional EMS services based on current needs.
