Japan has provided power generators to Ukraine as emergency aid for the southern region of Kherson, where a dam breach has caused massive flooding.
A ceremony was held near the capital Kyiv on Friday to mark the delivery of 430 generators provided through the United Nations Development Programme. Ukrainian and Japanese government officials were among the attendees.
The Kakhovka hydroelectric dam collapsed on June 6.
Deputy infrastructure minister Anna Yurchenko thanked Japan for the immediate support, adding that she hopes the generators will help to pump water out of flooded homes.
Japanese Ambassador to Ukraine Matsuda Kuninori pointed out that his country is hit by natural disasters almost every year. He said Japan will maximize its experience and knowledge to continue supporting devastated areas.
Japan also plans to provide water purifiers and large water tanks through the Japan International Cooperation Agency.
A ceremony was held near the capital Kyiv on Friday to mark the delivery of 430 generators provided through the United Nations Development Programme. Ukrainian and Japanese government officials were among the attendees.
The Kakhovka hydroelectric dam collapsed on June 6.
Deputy infrastructure minister Anna Yurchenko thanked Japan for the immediate support, adding that she hopes the generators will help to pump water out of flooded homes.
Japanese Ambassador to Ukraine Matsuda Kuninori pointed out that his country is hit by natural disasters almost every year. He said Japan will maximize its experience and knowledge to continue supporting devastated areas.
Japan also plans to provide water purifiers and large water tanks through the Japan International Cooperation Agency.
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Summary
Japan delivered 430 power generators as emergency aid to Ukraine, following a dam breach in Kherson that caused flooding. The delivery ceremony took place near Kyiv on June 18. The Kakhovka hydroelectric dam collapsed on June 6. Japanese ambassador emphasized their country's annual struggle with
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20230701_04/
Date: July 1, 2023
Created: 2023/07/01 15:56
Updated: 2025/12/09 02:20
Last Read: 2023/07/01 16:35