Military medics thank UOC for evacuation vehicle
The evacuation vehicle was handed over to the military medics of the 112th Brigade, 244th Battalion of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Photo: Screenshot from the Khmelnytskyi Eparchy video
Military medics from the 112th Brigade, 244th Battalion of the Armed Forces of Ukraine recorded a video expressing their gratitude for the evacuation vehicle, which was purchased with donations from the faithful of the Khmelnytskyi Eparchy. As reported on the diocese's Telegram channel, the vehicle was delivered to Donetsk Oblast on September 23, 2024.
The evacuation vehicle was brought by the charitable volunteer organization “God is with Us” and handed over to meet the needs of the military medics of the 112th Brigade, 244th Battalion of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
“I would personally like to thank Metropolitan Victor and all the kind people for providing the vehicle to save our fellow brothers!” said a military medic in the video message.
As previously reported by the UOJ, the evacuation vehicle, purchased and modified with funds from the faithful of the Khmelnytskyi Eparchy of the UOC and other kind-hearted individuals, was sent to the combat zone on September 21.
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