UAE Dispatches Aid Plane to Ukrainian Refugees in Moldova

On Thursday, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) sent 30 tones of food supplies to support Ukrainian refugees in Moldova.

The aircraft carrying the aid was dispatched as part of the country's ongoing relief air bridge that was established in March.

The air bridge was first set up to help Ukrainians that have been forced to leave their homes due to the war and has been used to send food and medicine to those who need it.

“Since the start of the crisis, the UAE has been supporting international efforts to ease the hardship of Ukrainian refugees fleeing to neighboring countries,” said UAE Ambassador to Ukraine Ahmed Salim Al Kaabi.

Two weeks ago, the UAE sent a plane to Warsaw, Poland, carrying 50 tones of food as well as ambulances loaded with medical equipment to help Ukrainian civilians.

The influx of Ukrainians into neighboring countries is made up predominantly of women, children and the elderly.

Many more are expected to follow, although more than half a million people have since returned to Ukraine, a trend enabled by the recent reduction in fighting.