Lithuanian gas transportation company to hand over cars and generators to Ukraine
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The board of directors of the Lithuanian gas transmission system operator, Amber Grid, has approved the donation of 55 vehicles and four generators to Ukraine as part of a humanitarian aid package. The total value of the aid will amount to nearly 62,000 euros.
The vehicles being donated, which were previously used in the gas transmission system, are in good condition and range in age from 5 to 11 years. The company decided to donate the vehicles after signing a new lease agreement, making the older cars unnecessary.
Amber Grid CEO Nemunas Biknius emphasized the importance of supporting Ukraine.
“Our company is stepping up to support Ukraine in their time of need by sending valuable tools - 55 vehicles. The transport will serve for repair work and operational activities. Cars and SUVs with higher mileage will give the services the mobility they need to react faster to changing situations. The provision of such tangible support can boost as a moral incentive for others to actively support Ukraine helping to continue fighting for freedom and independence,” he stated.
The first vehicles will be directed to Ukrainian resident services, while the rest will assist in restoring the country’s energy infrastructure, which has been damaged by the war.
Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022, Ukraine has faced the destruction of its energy system. Amber Grid had previously donated aid to Ukraine, including generators and equipment for pipeline restoration worth 108,000 euros in June 2023, as well as equipment in 2022.
Lithuania’s support for Ukraine
Lithuania has been actively supporting Ukraine in its fight for independence, providing military assistance, including weapons, ammunition, and air defense systems. Additionally, Vilnius has provided humanitarian aid by accepting refugees and sending shipments of food, medicine, and clothing. Lithuania is also helping rebuild Ukrainian infrastructure and training soldiers.
In August, Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė announced that by the end of autumn, Lithuania will deliver more than 5,000 drones to Ukraine. In June, Lithuania provided 14 M113 armored personnel carriers for demining coalition efforts.
Lithuanian Defense Minister Laurynas Kasčiūnas has said that Lithuania plans to provide additional assistance to Ukraine, amounting to 40-50 million euros by the end of the current year.
