On October 15, a new delegation from Brussels, led by Mayor Philippe Close, arrived in Kyiv. This visit is part of ongoing humanitarian support since the onset of the full-scale invasion.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko noted that cooperation with the Belgian side began in 2022 when the first delegation arrived with aid for Kyiv.
At that time, Brussels provided ambulances, medical equipment, and other humanitarian supplies, establishing a strong partnership between the cities.
This time, Brussels has sent an additional four ambulances, which, according to Klitschko, are critically necessary for saving lives in a capital city still facing bombardments. The mayor emphasized that security remains a pressing concern, and supporting medical services is a top priority.
During the course of the war, Brussels has already delivered:
- additional ambulances and fire trucks, with four new ones arriving soon;
- a CT scanner valued at 250,000 euros for a city hospital;
- modern electric medical beds and rehabilitation mattresses for the Kyiv Veterans Clinical Hospital;
- 3,000 bulletproof vests for the protection of medical staff and rescuers.
In addition to material aid, Brussels is also supporting the training of Kyiv's medical personnel and facilitating experience exchange.
During the visit, Klitschko and Close honored the memory of fallen defenders of Ukraine by laying flowers at the Memorial for fallen Kyiv defenders.
The delegation also plans to visit:
- City Hospital No. 18, which previously received medical equipment;
- The “Human Titans” prosthetics center, focused on military rehabilitation;
- Civil infrastructure sites damaged due to Russian attacks.
The Kyiv mayor expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Brussels community, Mayor Philippe Close, and the people of Belgium for their ongoing support, solidarity, and friendship.
