On Monday, the Lithuanian government approved medical assistance to Ukraine, worth around 4 million euros, to fight the ongoing Russian invasion.
The support will come from the state reserve and the health ministry reserve. It will include medication, face masks, surgical kits, bandages, surgery gowns, various kits to stop bleeding and treat bone fractures, as well as burn wounds.
The assistance is being prepared in response to Ukraine’s requests, Lithuanian Health Minister Arūnas Dulkys said last week.
“Our resolution is not a formality, the shipments have already been prepared,” he said. “We need some 30 trucks, and we are ready to provide assistance of this scope.”
The transport ministry is organising the delivery of this shipment to Ukraine, according to Dulkys.
Ministers also discussed additional assistance in the form of weaponry, but specific capabilities were not disclosed due to security reasons.
Previously, Lithuania sent Stinger anti-aircraft missile systems and ammunition to Ukraine.
In addition, the Lithuanian society on Sunday donated 50 trucks of the necessary items, such as warm clothing and bedding, to be sent to Ukraine. They have also donated over 5 million euros to the organisation Blue/Yellow, which helps the Ukrainian military.
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