Humanitarian aid sent to Ukraine

Through its fight against Russia, our neighbour is protecting not only its own freedom, but also the safety of the entire Europe.

“This war is a crime against humanity. For Ukrainians to be able to defend themselves, for these brave individuals to be able to resist Russia, they need assistance, especially humanitarian aid,” said Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki.

The Government is organising aid both by collecting various resources across the entire country and by buying the most essential goods and sending them to Ukraine. In addition, we also act as the organiser for an action spanning the whole of Europe. We are constantly receiving transports which, in agreement with the Ukrainian Ministry of Health, we are distributing to various cities or to those who need them the most.

Aid from beyond the Polish border

The Governmental Agency for Strategic Reserves is accepting foreign aid. Our allies are constantly delivering to Poland goods intended for Ukraine. Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki expressed his gratitude for the provided gifts for the needy.

“Right now, approximately 100 trucks carrying Polish aid leave Poland every day, heading for Ukrainian cities, hospitals, schools, nursery schools, kindergartens and local governments. This aid is flowing through Poland from many other European capitals, for which I would also like to express my gratitude,” stated Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, and added that “That is what we can do and that is what we should do.”

Tangible goods and heartfelt aid are being provided to Ukraine

Transports from Poland to Ukraine carry primarily drugs, antibiotics, dressings and sanitary products, but also food products with a long shelf life. We are also delivering blankets, sleeping bags and beds. Hospitals in Ukraine are being provided with power generators. Transports also carry firefighting equipment and fire extinguishers.

“We know exactly what is going on in Ukraine. Bombs are constantly falling on kindergartens, schools, hospitals, residential districts. These resources are very much needed in Ukraine at the moment,” stressed the Head of the Polish Government.

More than 700 thousand people have already arrived in Poland

A total of 787 thousand people have arrived in Poland since the start of the war in Ukraine. Over the last 24 hours, Border Service officials have cleared 106 thousand individuals at the border between Poland and Ukraine. The Government assures that everyone will receive aid. Reserve accommodations are prepared throughout the country. Free transportation means that everyone can be relocated to individual facilities located throughout Poland.

Aid centres for Ukrainian refugees

Poland has become a great humanitarian hub for Ukraine. With additional support from our local governments, 30 reception facilities for Ukrainian refugees have already been prepared. At these facilities, refugees are provided with information regarding residence, basic medical care and a place for rest; they are also assigned temporary accommodation. Above all, the Poles are offering their support. People of good will are helping and taking refugees into their homes. Gratitude should also be extended to non-government organisations and volunteers involved in the whole humanitarian aid process.

“Today, with true horrors happening in Russia and in Ukraine, here in Poland we are opening our border, our homes and our hearts,” said the Prime Minister.