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One and a half year on from Russia's full-scale unprovoked war of aggression, Metinvest's Saving Lives humanitarian project continues to help Ukrainians. This time the shipment with supplies made it to the residents of Kalynivka community suffering as a result of a Russian terrorist attack on Kakhovka Dam.

Following Russia's nine-month occupation, the residents of Kalynivka community has had to go through difficult ordeals again. As over 80% of Kalynivka area had been flooded by the dam blown up by the enemy, the village residents faced a difficult situation and were in need for help.

The Saving Lives humanitarian project decided to help the community by sending 1,000 food packages and 528 hygiene kits. The assistance was available to all groups of population, first to those who suffered the most. Saving Lives' partners, Siobhans Trust and M.R.I.YA Foundation, helped with delivery of this humanitarian cargo. 

STEEL PROTECTION

In addition to the humanitarian aid cargoes for civilians, Metinvest saw to the protection of volunteers. After all, the terrorist state is launching new missile attacks on populated areas even during the evacuation of civilians. The company has recently donated 25 bulletproof vests to volunteers in Kherson Oblast who are rescuing people and animals. The protective gear was provided on the initiative of Ukrainian athlete and volunteer Denys Sylantiev as part of Rinat Akhmetov's Steel Front project.

"The blow-up of Kakhovka HPP was yet another evidence of Russia's crimes against Ukraine and Ukrainians. The whole country stood as one to help the residents of Kherson Oblast. Metinvest Group has also supported the affected people. As part of Saving Lives, we have sent food and hygiene kits to Kalynivka community. For people in dire straits, this is a vital support. We are grateful to all the donors and partners of the project who make it possible. This is our joint contribution to saving civilians in Ukraine and bringing our victory closer," said Tetiana Petruk, Director of Sustainable Development and People Management at Metinvest Group.

Over 15 months of the all-out war, Saving Lives helped almost 500,000 people in 70 communities. Ukrainians received more than 4,200 tonnes of food products and hygiene items, and hospitals benefited from medicines, consumables, and equipment worth more than €250,000.

Nearly 200 businesses around the globe, 400 volunteers, and 10 foundations and NGOs have joined the initiative. The total aid received from donors exceeds €2.7 million.