Danish engineers are exploring the possibility of drilling new wells in Mykolaiv to provide drinking water

Volunteers test the water in Mykolaiv. Photo: Consulate of Denmark in Ukraine

A group of volunteer engineers from Denmark is carrying out a humanitarian mission in Ukraine. The volunteers are working on the water supply problem in Mykolaiv and the region, as well as on the restoration of educational infrastructure.

According to the Consulate of Denmark in Ukraine, the initiative is being implemented by «Engineers Without Borders, Denmark» with the support of the Ramboll Foundation.

«»"We are volunteer engineers from Denmark, and it is an honour for us to do everything we can to rebuild a free and strong Ukraine," said Lasse Oshchadlik, delegation manager.

In Mykolaiv, Danish experts are exploring the possibility of drilling new wells to provide the city with quality drinking water. They have taken water samples for analysis in Denmark in cooperation with the Danish Red Cross.

In the Mykolaiv region, engineers are assessing the condition of water supply systems for more than 20,000 residents of Novyi Buh. They are also supporting the construction of a lift at the Pervomaiskyi Educational and Research Institute of the National University of Kyiv, which will make education accessible to students with disabilities, including those who were injured in the war.

Volunteers testing the water in Mykolaiv. Photo: Consulate of Denmark in Ukraine

Volunteers testing water in Mykolaiv. Photo: Consulate of Denmark in Ukraine

Volunteers examine water in Mykolaiv. Photo: Consulate of Denmark in Ukraine

The team is also working on restoring classrooms and arranging a shelter at the Admiral Makarov National University of Shipbuilding, which was hit by Russian missiles.

In addition, the engineers have already conducted an expert assessment of residential buildings in Kyiv damaged by shelling.

In March, an even larger team of «Engineers Without Borders, Denmark» will arrive in Ukraine to continue the critical work of rebuilding the country.

Danish engineers working on a volunteer mission in Ukraine. Photo: Consulate of Denmark in Ukraine

Danish engineers working on a volunteer mission in Ukraine. Photo: Consulate of Denmark in Ukraine

Danish engineers working on a volunteer mission in Ukraine. Photo: Consulate of Denmark in Ukraine

Earlier it was reported that Denmark would launch a three-year programme of assistance to Ukraine, which will be the largest since the beginning of the full-scale invasion. Out of 5.1 billion Danish kroner (€680 million), Mykolaiv region may receive ~60% of the funds.