Since the start of the massive invasion of Russia, Akhmetov’s businesses have transferred UAH 4.1 billion to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine, self-defense forces and compatriots affected by the war, the company said.
Rinat Akhmetov’s SCM businesses, his charitable foundation and FC Shakhtar have donated UAH 4.1 billion to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine, self-defense forces and compatriots affected by the war since the beginning of the widespread invasion of Russia. The SCM press service reported this on Friday, December 16.
“Providing the Ukrainian Defense Forces with ammunition, machinery and equipment, humanitarian aid to civilians, supporting the operation of critical infrastructure in the face of Russian shelling are priority goals for Rinat Akhmetov’s businesses and projects,” said of SCM.
The company recalled that assistance to the defenders of Ukraine was implemented, first of all, within the framework of the Steel Front military project.
“Thanks to the initiative, law enforcement units receive ammunition, cars, drones, special technical equipment (thermal imagers, rangefinders, cameras, etc.), fortifications, clothing and footwear, first-aid kits and turnstiles, walkie-talkies, fuel and other things and equipment they need. The total amount of military aid has reached hundreds of thousands. In the face of the onset of cold weather and problems with electricity supply, hundreds of stoves, charging stations and generators were recently delivered to front line soldiers. armored vests and steel structures,” the statement said.
The press service also emphasized that Akhmetov’s businesses support the functioning of the country’s critical infrastructure, in particular, energy and telecommunications.
“DTEK power engineers are doing everything to immediately restore electricity after the attack of Russian terrorists on energy enterprises, restore it to the occupied regions. Since February 24, they have restored electricity to 5.8 million families. Thanks to Ukrtelecom specialists, telecommunication services. are available in 87% of settlements in Ukraine, covered by the company’s network (except Luhansk and partially Kherson regions),” said of SCM.
Recall that earlier in an interview with the Swiss publication Bilan, Akhmetov said that he will be in Ukraine until the final victory over Russia and will do everything possible to help the Ukrainian army. The American The Washington Post called him Ukraine’s largest private donor.
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