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Latvian Mayor Injured in Russian Strike While Delivering Aid in Ukraine
UKRAINE NEAR FRONTLINE, JUL 15 – Egils Helmanis was wounded during a volunteer mission delivering around 20 vehicles and aid to Ukrainian defenders near the frontline, with his condition reported as stable, officials said.
- Egils Helmanis, mayor of Ogre in Latvia, was wounded on July 16 while delivering humanitarian aid in Ukraine near the frontline.
- His injury occurred during an official trip that is part of his regular visits to Ukraine, which have continued since 2022 amid ongoing conflict.
- Latvia has provided Ukraine with consistent military support, delivering about 20 vehicles on this trip as part of recurring shipments including armored personnel carriers and combat drones.
- Municipal spokesperson Patriks Gr+va stated, "every such trip carries risks," and affirming the mayor is currently in stable condition after the wound.
- Helmanis's injury underscores the ongoing dangers faced by aid missions to Ukraine and highlights Latvia's continued commitment to support Ukraine militarily and humanitarian-wise.
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Latvian Mayor Egils Helmanis delivered an aid shipment to Ukraine.
Latvian Mayor Wounded Near Ukraine Frontline During Humanitarian Aid Mission
The mayor of the Latvian city of Ogre, Egils Helmanis, was wounded in Ukraine during his latest volunteer mission — reportedly near the frontline. According to Latvian public broadcaster LSM on July 16, this was confirmed by municipal representative Patriks Grīva. He stated that the mayor was delivering a batch of humanitarian aid to Ukraine, including vehicles and other essentials for Ukrainian defenders. “Such trips have been a regular part of…
The mayor of Ogre (Latvia), Egils Helmanis, was injured in Ukraine during another volunteer trip, probably in the frontline zone.
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