European Bank for Reconstruction and Development pledges €35 million to aid Kharkiv
Source: Ihor Terekhov/TelegramThe European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has pledged up €35 million to support Kharkiv’s crippled critical infrastructure ahead of winter months. This package consists of a €25 million loan and a €10 million non-refundable grant, as announced on October 23, 2024.
Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov thanked EDRD for its unprecedented aid that underscores the deep trust between the band and Ukraine’s 2nd largest city, built over years of cooperation.
The funds will go toward maintaining the operation of essential services, including utilities that provide heat, water, and energy to residents. They will also help set up the decentralized systems of heat, water, and energy supply, which will strengthen the city’s infrastructure against enemy attacks. It will also help curb rising utility costs for the public.
In related news, Pennsylvania has also pledged support to help rebuild Zaporizhzhia, particularly its energy infrastructure, following an agreement between Ivan Fedorov, the head of Zaporizhzhia’s regional administration, and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro.
Five armored vehicles “Kozak” have received a new mission – thanks to the support of Metinvest, they have been upgraded to full-fledged command and staff vehicles. These upgraded vehicles are now operating on the front line.
A kamikaze drone flies directly toward an armored personnel carrier. But instead of penetrating the hull, it explodes on a steel screen. The crew survives. This is the new reality for Ukrainian forces, who have received enhanced protection thanks to the Metinvest project within “Steel Front of Rinat Akhmetov”.
To commemorate the third anniversary of the full-scale invasion, “Bukvy” has compiled data on the largest donors supporting the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Among them there are charitable foundations and businesses. The list includes, in particular, foundations that provide assistance exclusively from their own resources, without fundraising (such as SCM by Rinat Akhmetov, Epicenter, etc.).
In just 1.5 months, Ukrainian specialists have created an innovative protective shell for the control modules of anti-aircraft missile systems (AMS) Patriot and Iris-T SLM. This development was another step in strengthening Ukraine’s defense capabilities, aimed at protecting key elements of the air defense system from debris damage.
Military serviceman of the International Legion for the Defense of Ukraine with the call sign “Paradox” is the crew commander of the American M113 armored personnel carrier. He is a master at using it and is constantly improving, because the legionnaire’s skills are tested every day in battle. You have to drive to the front lines, often under artillery fire and drone attacks.