Brussels Continues to Support Kyiv in Difficult Times
On October 15, Kyiv welcomed another delegation from Brussels led by Mayor Philippe Close. This is not the first visit of Belgian partners to the Ukrainian capital for humanitarian purposes.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported that cooperation with Brussels began back in 2022 when the Belgian delegation arrived in Kyiv with the first wave of aid.
At that time, the capital of Belgium sent ambulances, humanitarian supplies, and medical equipment, forming an active partnership between the cities.
This time, Brussels is sending Kyiv four additional ambulances, which, according to Klitschko, are critical for saving lives in the capital, which continues to suffer from shelling. The mayor emphasized that the security situation in Kyiv remains tense, and supporting the medical infrastructure is a priority.
During the full-scale war, Brussels has provided Kyiv:
- ambulances and fire trucks, with another 4 ambulances arriving this time;
- a CT scanner worth 250,000 euros for one of the city hospitals;
- modern electric hospital beds and rehabilitation mattresses for the Kyiv Clinical Hospital for Veterans;
- 3,000 non-military bulletproof vests to protect medical personnel and rescuers.
In addition to material aid, Brussels is also facilitating training for Kyiv medical staff, experience exchange, and the development of medical programs.
During the visit, Vitali Klitschko and Philippe Close honored the memory of fallen defenders of Ukraine by laying flowers at the Memorial to Fallen Defenders of Kyiv.
The delegation also plans to visit:
- City Hospital No. 18, which previously received medical equipment;
- The prosthetic center “Human Titans,” which focuses on rehabilitating military personnel;
- civil infrastructure facilities damaged as a result of Russian attacks.
The Mayor of Kyiv expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Brussels community, Mayor Philippe Close, and the people of Belgium for their ongoing support and solidarity.
