Vehicles designed for off-road use traveling from Latvia towards Ukraine
In an effort to support Ukraine amidst its ongoing conflict, Latvia has sent a third shipment of humanitarian aid. The "In Thought and Deed with Ukraine" campaign, organised by Latvian Radio, Latvian Television, and news service.lv, has raised €334,733 in just three weeks.
The latest shipment includes four off-road vehicles: two buggies and two quadricycles, accompanied by two evacuation platforms. These vehicles are primarily designed for evacuating the wounded, with an extra seat for a medic and additional places to attach medical or other equipment. They are also capable of carrying loads of up to 1 tonne each.
LV-Teh, the company that produced the shipment, has adapted the vehicles for military use in combat conditions. They are designed for off-road conditions, particularly for delivering and evacuating in difficult terrain, and are useful for moving quickly in difficult winter conditions, such as "big mud". The vehicles are lightly armored and protect against rubble.
Ugis Svirido, a member of the board of LV-Teh, stated that the vehicles are used to deliver equipment needed for the front line, and to return with the wounded or to take out and replace soldiers. LV-Teh has previously cooperated with the Ukrainian Police Combat Unit, sending UAVs, ATVs, and other types of equipment.
The two evacuation platforms were delivered earlier in the campaign, with the penultimate shipment sent on Wednesday. The second shipment delivered two military diesel generators. The first shipment delivered 50 drones and 4 ground stations to Ukraine.
Warm meals and first aid kits are still to be shipped from 10 to 15 December. These will be prepared by Kronis Ltd, based in Bauska. The vehicles in question will be delivered to the Ukrainian Police Combat Unit.
The "In Thought and Deed with Ukraine" campaign aims to mobilise public support and raise donations to assist Ukraine during its war. It fosters public engagement and awareness of Ukraine’s situation to maintain international support, and facilitates transparent and coordinated aid delivery through reputable organisations working on the ground.
Given Latvia’s proximity and political support for Ukraine, the campaign likely enhances local contributions and inspires similar efforts across the region, aiding Ukraine’s resilience against the Russian invasion. If you require more precise statistics or outcomes of the "In Thought and Deed with Ukraine" campaign, they are not detailed in the current search results and would require direct sources from Latvian Radio, Latvian Television, or news service.lv.
- LV-Teh's vehicles, which are being sent to the Ukrainian Police Combat Unit, are designed for delivering and evacuating persons in difficult terrain, and are also lightly armored to protect against rubble.
- The "In Thought and Deed with Ukraine" campaign, organized by Latvian Radio, Latvian Television, and news service.lv, has raised funds not only for humanitarian aid but also for military equipment like the quadricycles and buggies adapted for military use by LV-Teh.
- In addition to the off-road vehicles, the campaign has already delivered military diesel generators, drones, and ground stations to Ukraine, demonstrating a wide range of support for Ukraine's armed forces.
- The ongoing aid campaign, aimed at mobilizing public support and raising donations for Ukraine, not only provides immediate relief such as warm meals and first aid kits but also facilitates long-term aid delivery through coordinated efforts with reputable organizations.
