The Armed Forces of Ukraine have requested international assistance through NATO’s Euro-Atlantic Disaster Response Coordination Centre (EADRCC).
The appeal seeks help in addressing humanitarian and infrastructure challenges resulting from Russia’s ongoing full-scale invasion.
According to NATO, the Support Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces submitted the request on 22 October, citing extensive damage to housing, water and electricity supply, heating systems, and other public infrastructure. The request outlines a need for equipment to enhance humanitarian response capacity, including food storage, water transport, and fuel delivery.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine are seeking contributions from NATO Allies and partner countries to provide hundreds of utility vehicles and trailers. The list includes 520 water tanker trucks, 1,100 water tank trailers, 600 isothermal food storage trucks, 1,500 food storage trailers, 2,448 fuel trucks, and 568 tractor units with tanker trailers. Used equipment is acceptable provided it is in working condition and meets at least EURO 2 emission standards, according to the request.
The EADRCC has circulated the appeal among national points of contact for disaster response. NATO stated that the Centre will serve as the main coordination channel for offers and delivery of assistance.
The Ukrainian military said the requested assets are vital for maintaining the operation of critical infrastructure and humanitarian support networks. “These trucks are crucial for ensuring fuel supplies for rescue and utility services, as well as for maintaining the stable operation of essential services such as water treatment plants, communication hubs, and transportation centers,” the request stated.
Delivery and entry points for the assistance will be determined jointly between donors and the Armed Forces of Ukraine, according to the documentation shared through NATO channels.
There must be enough stocks throughout NATO to satisfy Ukraine’s needs. I can’t help but be slightly amused about the vehicles being EURO2 compliant, even in the heat of battle; bureaucracy wins.
Surprised we do not give them from Army stock and just go with out, and have our soldiers stood about with no kit to work on or leaving because they have no kit just empty vehicle parks. We have enough older trucks stored await disposal etc with out touching in service kit. But then there are those in MOD etc who love giving stuff away an not replacing it. It make them look good to others while shafing our own run down Army, case in fact AS90,
Martin, when I served, obsolete B Vehicles awaiting disposal spent little time in storage – they fairly quickly went to auction. They would lose too much value if they languished for years.