US Provides 16 More Grain Carriers for Ukrainian Farmers

The United States has delivered 16 more grain carriers to Ukrainian farmers in December, which should help with grain logistics.

Bridget Brink, US ambassador to Ukraine, said on X (Twitter) that in December alone, 16 grain trailers were delivered to Ukrainian farmers through USAID.

We continue to stand with Ukraine's farmers, delivering 16 grain trailers this month alone. These trailers will increase grain collection & unloading, increasing capacity by 31,400 tons/year – supporting Ukraine’s farmers, ag companies, and the economy. pic.twitter.com/uZN5BABWWP

— Ambassador Bridget A. Brink (@USAmbKyiv) December 28, 2023

"These trailers will increase grain collection [and] unloading, increasing capacity by 31,400 tons [per] year – supporting Ukraine’s farmers, [agriculture] companies, and the economy," said Bridget Brink.

Earlier, USAID reported providing about 7,000 Ukrainian farmers with 14,000 tonnes of fertiliser for the spring sowing season.  

France has recently handed over a boat to Ukraine that will help with grain exports by sea. 

Kyiv has recently received a supply of fire trucks and rubbish trucks from Germany.