More than €46 million in EU-guaranteed funding has been disbursed to support Ukrainian cities in maintaining and restoring essential urban services and critical infrastructure amid the ongoing war. The financing targets energy-efficient public buildings, urban transport systems, and municipal services to ensure continuity for citizens. Cities benefiting from the support include Dnipro, Kamianske, Kovel, Kremenchuk, Kyiv, Lutsk, Lviv, Mykolaiv, Rivne, Ternopil, Uzhhorod, Zaporizhzhia, and Korets.
The European Investment Bank (EIB), backed by an EU guarantee under the European Commission’s Ukraine Investment Framework, allocated €46.2 million to help municipalities rebuild public infrastructure and sustain vital services. Of this, €28 million was disbursed under the Ukraine Urban Public Transport Projects I and II to renew city transport fleets with energy-efficient vehicles. Kyiv, Lviv, and Mykolaiv received new buses; Zaporizhzhia, Ternopil, and Kremenchuk got trolleybuses; Dnipro and Kamianske received trams; and Uzhhorod obtained electric buses. These investments enhance urban mobility, reduce emissions, and strengthen local resilience.
An additional €13.3 million under the Ukraine Municipal Infrastructure Programme supports improvements to public services and urban infrastructure. Projects include rehabilitation of public lighting in Dnipro and Kamianske, modernization of water and sewerage systems in Lutsk, energy-efficiency upgrades in schools and kindergartens in Sumy, and solid waste management enhancements in Lviv, including reclamation of the Hrybovychi landfill. These initiatives aim to improve the reliability, efficiency, and sustainability of municipal services while serving as models for future urban development.
Under the Ukraine Public Buildings Energy Efficiency Programme, €4.9 million was allocated to energy-efficient upgrades in Rivne, Korets, and Kovel. Projects focused on schools, kindergartens, and medical facilities, including insulation, window replacement, and heating system modernization. Complementary funding through an E5P investment grant supports hospital buildings, such as the Kovel City and District Territorial Medical Association, to enhance energy performance, comfort, and service quality in healthcare facilities.
EIB Vice-President Teresa Czerwińska emphasized the importance of these investments, stating that the Bank’s support helps cities keep essential services running, from clean public transport and modern street lighting to energy-efficient schools and hospitals, improving safety, reliability, and sustainability for Ukrainian communities even during conflict. European Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis highlighted that the financing is critical for sustaining public services amid intensified attacks on civilian infrastructure, reaffirming the EU and EIB’s commitment to providing vital assistance to Ukraine and its citizens.
