World continues to support Ukraine amid Russian shelling of energy infrastructure. On Friday, December 23, Switzerland sent trucks with 40 generators and the same number of heaters to our state as part of additional humanitarian assistance. This was reported on the website of the Swiss Federal Council.

They noted that they handed over this batch of support after they delivered another 30 generators to Ukraine last week..

The equipment was transported by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs. Heaters and generators should be obtained by the Ukrainian civil protection authorities for use in tents or large rooms where people can come to warm themselves.

In addition, the Swiss authorities are considering the possibility of delivering additional assistance to Ukraine..

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“Winter worsens the situation of millions of Ukrainians who have been suffering from the war for ten months. Continued targeted attacks against Ukraine's energy infrastructure have left many households without electricity, water and other basic services.. Many are worried that they will not have heating this winter, ”the website of the Federal Council noted..

They also clarified that the batch of equipment sent on December 23 is part of a broader plan to support Ukrainians in the winter.. It was officially introduced by Swiss President Ignazio Cassis at a conference in Paris on December 13. Assistance, in particular, will include financing projects for the rapid restoration of energy facilities and housing in our country..

Earlier it became known that the Swiss government will provide Ukraine with a grant in the amount of 14 million Swiss francs for the restoration of the railway infrastructure..