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Ukraine buys 1st medevac helicopter with money from UNITED24

4 August, 2022 Thursday
17:47

Funds raised through the UNITED24 platform have enabled Ukraine to purchase its 1st medevac helicopter worth UAH 23.4 million, to transport the wounded away from the battlefield for treatment

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This was reported by the press service of the Ukrainian Ministry of Digital Transformation on Telegram.

As stated in the report, the first helicopter worth UAH 23.4 million was purchased with the funds collected through the UNITED24 platform.

"This is the MI-2AM-1, which is manufactured in Ukraine. Its cost is UAH 23.4 million. The helicopter can reach speeds of up to 200 km/h and cover distances of up to 600 km", the Ministry of Digital Transformation wrote. 

As noted, the helicopter will help to quickly evacuate wounded soldiers from the battlefield and get to the hospital in time for those for whom every minute is critical.

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