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TOKYO: Japan said it will extend Emergency Grant Aid of approximately $2.57 million as support for “winterization assistance” in the electric power and other sectors in Ukraine. 

Japan’s Foreign Ministry said the aid for Ukraine will be extended through the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) with provision of generators and solar lanterns for Ukraine.

The Ministry noted how large-scale blackouts have occurred in various areas of Ukraine caused by destruction of a large part of the country’s energy infrastructure facilities by Russian missile and artillery attacks. 

It added: “While the winter gets colder and days get shorter every day in Ukraine, the aid has significant importance as winterization support for those who cannot use heating facilities and lighting equipment due to the blackout.”

Japan says it will continue to provide support for and stand by the people of Ukraine.