ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland is shipping a multimillion dollar aid package to Odesa, Ukraine, including medical supplies and body armor.
Gov. Larry Hogan made the announcement Tuesday at a warehouse in Hanover, Maryland, with Yaroslav Brisiuck, deputy chief of mission for the Embassy of Ukraine.
Today I announced the shipment of a multimillion dollar aid package, including medical supplies and body armor, to support the people of Odesa, Ukraine—a sister city of Baltimore.
— Governor Larry Hogan (@GovLarryHogan) May 10, 2022
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The Maryland Department of Health is donating more than 485,000 bandages and wound care supplies, 95 Eternity mechanical ventilators for intensive care units and 50 Astral portable ventilators.
The package also includes nearly 200 pieces of body armor, including tactical vests and shields, which have been donated by the Maryland State Police.
Odesa is a sister city of Baltimore.
The next shipment of supplies will leave the country tomorrow, with more shipments departing soon, which are set to arrive in Ukraine in the coming days and weeks.
— Governor Larry Hogan (@GovLarryHogan) May 10, 2022
I ask that all Marylanders continue to pray for the brave people of Ukraine and continue to pray for peace.
