On October 15, Kyiv welcomed another delegation from Brussels led by Mayor Philippe Close. This is not the first visit of the Belgian partners to the Ukrainian capital since the beginning of the full-scale war.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko noted that cooperation with Brussels began in 2022 when the Belgian delegation arrived in Kyiv with the first wave of aid.
At that time, the Belgian capital provided ambulances, medical equipment, and humanitarian cargo, marking the start of an active partnership between the cities.
This time, Brussels is sending another four ambulances to Kyiv, which, according to Klitschko, are critical for saving lives in a city that continues to face shelling. The mayor emphasized that the security situation in Kyiv remains tense, and supporting the medical infrastructure is a priority.
During the full-scale war, Brussels has provided Kyiv with:
- ambulances and fire trucks; this time, four more ambulances are arriving;
- a CT scanner worth €250,000 for one of the city hospitals;
- modern electric hospital beds and rehabilitation mattresses for the Kyiv Clinical Hospital for Veterans;
- 3,000 non-military bulletproof vests for the protection of medical personnel, rescuers, and utility workers.
In addition to material aid, Brussels is also facilitating training for Kyiv's medical staff, sharing experiences, and developing medical programs.
During the visit, Vitali Klitschko and Philippe Close honored the memory of fallen defenders of Ukraine by laying flowers at the Memorial to Fallen Defenders of Kyiv.
The delegation also plans to visit:
- City Hospital No. 18, which previously received medical equipment;
- The prosthetics center “Human Titans,” which focuses on rehabilitating military personnel;
- Civil infrastructure facilities damaged by Russian attacks.
The Mayor of Kyiv expressed sincere gratitude to the Brussels community, Mayor Philippe Close, and the people of Belgium for their ongoing support, solidarity, and friendship.
