Azerbaijan’s assistance strengthens the resilience of Ukrainian rescuers. The State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SES) has reported it has received generators from Baku amid Russia's war and ongoing attacks on energy infrastructure.
During the Soviet era, Azerbaijan, along with Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Moldova, and Georgia, was under Moscow’s control and subject to centralized governance. Now, these countries have begun helping each other to strengthen their sovereignty, enhance regional stability, and reduce dependence on external pressure.
The transfer ceremony was attended by SES Head Andrii Danyk and the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to the Republic of Azerbaijan, Yurii Husev.
“Warmth for Ukraine”: humanitarian initiative as sign of support
The assistance was provided within the framework of the global initiative of Ukraine’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Andrii Sybiha, “Warmth for Ukraine".
“We thank all rescuers for saving lives, providing warmth, and helping restore electricity,” the Ambassador emphasizes.
He adds that the assistance "from caring individuals and organizations in Azerbaijan is another important sign of solidarity with Ukraine in these difficult times."
This is not only about material support, but about interstate solidarity during a full-scale war, when every unit of equipment has practical significance for civilian safety.
Life-saving equipment: international aid in practice
SES Head Andrii Danyk stresses that the generators and equipment provided are critical to rescuers' daily work.
“We sincerely thank you for this timely and much-needed assistance. The equipment provided is of tremendous importance for the daily operations of our units,” he states.
Amid regular shelling and damage to energy facilities, autonomous power sources have become a key element of operational response.
Cooperation in civil protection: dialogue with perspective
In addition to the aid transfer, the parties discussed potential areas for further cooperation between Ukraine and the Republic of Azerbaijan in civil protection and emergency response.
Thus, this is not merely one-time humanitarian assistance, but the formation of a long-term cooperation model in the field of security and civilian protection.
Earlier, the Azerbaijan-Ukraine Energy Association reported that a group of Ukrainian specialists had joined the development of Azerbaijan’s first pumped-storage power plant with a capacity of 1,000 MW.
The cost of the PSPP project is estimated at $1.8 billion.
