Metinvest Mining and Steel Manufacturing Group has transferred 30 ambulances to medics of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Ambulances are handed over within the framework of the Steel Front military initiative.

The cost of the transferred specialized vehicles is approximately UAH 18 million.

All vehicles were delivered from Italy, the cost of one used vehicle is 10-15 thousand euros without the price of delivery and repair.

Metinvest notes that the transfer of ambulances from Europe is quite complicated: at first they have to involve haulage contractors from Poland, then the vehicles are delivered by volunteers to Ukraine, where they undergo repairs, after which they go to Kyiv. From the capital, the vehicles are sent to the front.

As part of the repairs, all liquids are replaced, and defects in the undercarriage and motor are eliminated. Also, the vehicles are technically improved so that they can withstand operation in extreme conditions.

Ambulances will be transferred to medical detachments of military units and military hospitals that perform tasks in the area of combat operations with Russian occupiers.

“These vehicles are necessary to carry out evacuation of wounded servicemen. Timely evacuation will allow timely medical care and save the lives of military personnel. All vehicles will be transferred to the medical detachments of military units, and military hospitals that perform tasks in combat areas. I would like to express my gratitude to the representatives of Metinvest for the assistance provided in the form of these ambulance vehicles.

I want to thank everyone who understands the importance of being united for our victory. Glory to Ukraine!” said the representative of the medical service of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The Metinvest reminded that this is not the first delivery of ambulances. Last year, the company already transferred vehicles for civilians and the military.

“Together with those under Rinat Akhmetov’s Steel Front military initiative, 20 specialized vehicles were sent to the Defense Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine,” the group’s press service stated.

In general, during the full-scale Russian invasion, Metinvest has transferred almost 100 ambulances. Over the past 15 months, the company has directed more than UAH 2 billion to support the Ukrainian army.