UAE ships 250 tonnes of relief aid to Ukraine

DUBAI, Aug. 1 (Xinhua) -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has sent a ship carrying 250 tonnes of relief supplies to Ukraine, the official Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported on Tuesday.

The aid shipment, including personal supplies, lighting equipment, and blankets, will reach Poland and Romania by sea before being transported into Ukraine, said the report.

According to the WAM, another batch of aid, including school supplies such as computers, is under preparation.

Since the Russia-Ukraine conflict broke out in February last year, the UAE has delivered 550 tonnes of relief aid, including food and medical supplies, among others, to support the affected civilians, the WAM reported.