Four Life-Saving Ambulances to Kharkiv
The war is now approaching its fourth year, and the suffering of the Ukrainian people continues. The reality for the people of Ukraine has not changed—they are being attacked, displaced, and forced to fight for survival. Yet together with your support, we have been able to ease that burden and help save lives. Through our teams on the ground, we are delivering aid directly into the hands of those in need—bringing practical help, comfort, and the hope of Christ into very dark places.
Thank you for standing with us. May these photos testify to the compassion we have shared together as we help Ukrainian families survive unthinkable hardship and find the strength to endure.
On October 27th, Hannu Haukka delivered three ambulances donated by IRR-TV Finland (our GCMM Finnish Office) to Colonel Dimitri S. during the official handover ceremony in the Kharkiv region. That same morning, 16 Ukrainian soldiers had been wounded, and the ambulances immediately set out on a rescue mission.
The war on Ukrainian soil has lasted 1,366 days. We have just delivered three donated Mercedes-Benz Sprinter ambulances—acquired and sent by IRR-TV Finland (our GCMM Finnish office)—during an official handover ceremony in the city of Kharkiv, 19 miles from the Russian border and Russian forces.
As Russia’s attacks continue, even targeting emergency vehicles, the need for ambulances is urgent. At the official handover ceremony, Colonel Dimitri S. of the Ukrainian Border Guard reported that during that morning alone, another 16 Ukrainian soldiers—fathers and sons—had been wounded in battle. In life-and-death situations, every vehicle is a lifesaving, indispensable asset.
We have obtained four well-maintained ambulances. Each ambulance has been equipped with defibrillators, specially designed emergency stretchers, and other much-needed medical equipment. They are now transporting wounded dads and sons to military hospitals in safer zones farther from the front lines.
And the cost? The unit price for similar new vehicles is $215,000 USD. We have secured and shipped them for $26,800 USD per vehicle. We are working to send more used ambulances to Ukraine.
Why It Matters
Every ambulance represents hope in the midst of chaos. In life-and-death situations, these vehicles are indispensable assets—bringing urgent care to fathers, sons, and families caught in the crossfire.
How You Can Help
The need for ambulances remains urgent. Your gift can help us send more life-saving vehicles to Ukraine.
$26,800 – Fund an ambulance
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