UK commits extra £20m to treat and rehabilitate Ukraine's wounded personnel
The UK is doubling its funding for medical and rehabilitation services in Ukraine, providing life-saving treatment, training for medical staff and rebuilding a military hospital damaged by Russian airstrikes.
The initiative, which is part of Project Renovator, is aimed at strengthening Ukraine's ability to care for wounded soldiers three years into the conflict.
Defence Secretary John Healey announced an additional £20m for the programme.
"As we mark three years of this brutal conflict, Putin is still waging a war he thought he would win in three days, because of fierce resistance to the Russian invasion from ordinary Ukrainians – military and civilian alike," Mr Healey said.
"In this critical period, Ukrainians need our support to keep them in the fight and to put their nation in the strongest possible position ahead of any talks.
"That's why we are stepping up further our UK leadership and life-saving medical support for brave Ukrainian fighters."
Training and rehabilitation for Ukrainian medics
Since launching in October 2023, Project Renovator has provided medical support to Ukrainian troops, many of whom have suffered life-changing injuries.
British military medics have produced 50 rehabilitation training videos for Ukrainian medical teams, and nearly 100 Ukrainian surgeons, doctors and nurses will train in the UK this year.
The UK is also leading efforts to rebuild and upgrade a Ukrainian military hospital that was targeted by Russian forces.
The project is part of Nato's Comprehensive Assistance Package for Ukraine, with Norway committing to restore another medical facility under the same programme.
Defence Medical Services personnel are working closely with the UK's Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre at Stanford Hall, a world-leading facility for treating battlefield injuries.
Veterans Minister Al Carns said the UK's experience in medical rehabilitation was crucial to supporting wounded Ukrainian soldiers.
"The UK Armed Forces are experts in the area of defence medical services and rehabilitation, pioneering the field during the Second World War," he said.
"These services are absolutely essential to ensuring veterans get the support they need to go back to their daily lives after being on the frontline, especially if wounded.
"The Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre at Stanford Hall in particular is a world-leading facility, and I am proud that the equipment and the skills of our personnel are being put to good use in supporting Ukraine."
Long-term support for Ukraine’s recovery
The UK has already invested £20m in Ukraine’s rehabilitation facilities, covering major structural repairs, £300,000 in gym equipment and £400,000 in prosthetics and medical supplies.
This latest medical aid package is part of a £4.5bn UK military support plan for Ukraine this year.
Since July 2024, the UK has provided:
- 90,000 rounds of 155mm artillery ammunition
- 10 AS90 self-propelled howitzers
- 17 Gravehawk air defence systems
- £7.5m in drone technology
Britain has also trained more than 50,000 Ukrainian troops under Operation Interflex.
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