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The Vatican sent a humanitarian aid shipment to Ukraine, including 80 power generators, medicine, and food. The shipment was made in response to appeals from local Catholic bishops, who reported a critical power supply situation amid severe frosts and the aftermath of attacks on the country's energy infrastructure. This was reported on the Vatican's official website, according to UNN.
It is noted that the humanitarian aid was organized at the initiative of Pope Leo XIV. As part of the campaign, electric generators and medicines were sent to Ukraine to assist the population affected by winter shelling and power outages.
The pontiff's call, made during the general audience on February 4, has reportedly been implemented through a specific charitable initiative of the Dicastery for the Ministry of Mercy. As part of this campaign, three trucks carrying power generators have already arrived in the cities of Fastiv and Kyiv, which suffered significant damage as a result of the recent attacks.
It is emphasized that the humanitarian aid was in great demand, as in several regions of Ukraine, nighttime temperatures dropped to minus 15 degrees Celsius. Under these conditions, residents were forced to seek shelter in warming centers, which were made operational by the delivered equipment.
The Pope expressed special gratitude to the dioceses, including those in Poland, for their solidarity and support in the current situation. He also noted that the aftermath of the bombings is once again causing serious damage to the country's energy infrastructure.
Speaking about the current situation, the pontiff emphasized the cruelty of war, which, he said, does not even spare children. In this context, he recalled the recent tragedy in Kharkiv, where a 10-year-old child died.
In addition to technical assistance, the Vatican sent thousands of packages of medications to Ukraine. These included antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, and medications to help civilians cope with stress and sleep disorders.
Cardinal Konrad Krajewski announced that preparations are currently underway for the next humanitarian truck, which will deliver additional medical supplies and food. The aid is being distributed through a network of parishes in various dioceses throughout Ukraine.
It is noted that the Vatican's humanitarian mission continues, and its work to provide support to the population of Ukraine will expand, taking into account the ongoing difficult conditions.
