A new safety center has been inaugurated in the Odesa region with the support of the European Investment Bank.

The newly constructed facility in Avanhard will enable more effective emergency response for over 36,000 local residents and neighboring communities.

This building, designed to meet wartime conditions, features modern training complexes, shelters for staff and the public during air alerts, and serves as a point for providing humanitarian assistance to internally displaced persons.

This project is part of the "Emergency Credit Program for Ukraine's Recovery" — a joint initiative by the EU and the European Investment Bank.

The program is being implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Restoration, the Ministry of Finance, the Odesa Regional State Administration, and the Avanhard Village Council, with technical support from UNDP Ukraine.

In Odesa region, within the framework of EIB projects, 28 projects worth a total of €48.7 million have been completed or are currently underway, aimed at improving the quality of life for residents and IDPs.

These include the reconstruction of:

• 15 educational institutions
• 7 medical facilities
• 3 public buildings
• 2 wastewater treatment facilities
• 1 heating supply facility

The new safety center in Avanhard represents a significant step towards strengthening the resilience of communities in Odesa region. Thanks to international partners, the region is receiving modern infrastructure necessary to respond to current challenges.

We thank you for your cooperation in the recovery and modernization of the region.

According to information from the Ministry of Community and Territorial Development of Ukraine.