In a significant move, the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has pledged £16 million as part of its UK funding to Ukraine to address urgent needs in Ukraine
The humanitarian aid aims to provide crucial support to those affected by the destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam.
UK humanitarian Aid explained
- FCDO acknowledges growing needs and allocates £16 million to empower aid partners in assisting civilians, including 32,000 individuals affected by flooding, frontline communities, and displaced populations.
- UK funding will support aid organizations in their response, with £10 million designated for the Red Cross Movement, £5 million for the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), and £1 million for the International Organisation for Migration (IOM).
- In efforts to strengthen rescue operations and mitigate the effects of ongoing flooding, the FCDO is dispatching boats, community water filters, water pumps, and waders to Ukraine.
Strengthening humanitarian aid and rescue operations in Ukraine
The additional funding complements of UK government’s ongoing humanitarian support of £220 million, enabling partners like the Ukraine Red Cross to evacuate flood-affected civilians.
Additionally, as part of the UK-led Partnership Fund for a Resilient Ukraine, two specialized rescue boats, search and rescue equipment, and trauma medicine have already been provided to Kherson, aiding the ongoing rescue operations conducted by the State Emergency Services.
UK aid to Ukraine for its state emergency services in flood response
In addition to the UK’s funding to Ukraine, amounting to £220 million, the extra funding allows partners, including the Ukraine Red Cross, to effectively evacuate civilians affected by the floods.
Moreover, through the UK-led Partnership Fund for a Resilient Ukraine, Kherson has already received two specialized rescue boats, search and rescue equipment, and trauma medicine, supporting the ongoing rescue operations conducted by the State Emergency Services.
The UK is delivering rescue boats, community water filters, water pumps, and waders
The UK is delivering rescue boats, community water filters, water pumps, and waders to assist the State Emergency Services of Ukraine in managing the ongoing consequences of the flooding, with equipment expected to arrive in Ukraine next week.
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Secretary James Cleverly expressed his sentiments on the news:
“Flooding from the destruction of Kakhovka dam is having an untold impact on over 32,000 people living in Kherson, and thousands more in the surrounding area.”
