Two fire engines and a 4x4 vehicle filled with firefighting media and rescue equipment have been donated to Ukrainian fire and rescue services.
The donation, made by Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service, comes as the country continues to face the challenges of an invasion.
Since the invasion of Ukraine began, 100 firefighters have been killed, 431 injured, four are in captivity, and one is missing.
411 firehouses have been destroyed, 1,700 fire vehicles have been destroyed, and 95 firehouses are now in the occupied territories.
The convoy, which will take place next month, has been organised through a partnership of fire and rescue services from England and Wales, the Home Office, National Resilience, International Search and Rescue, FIRE AID, National Fire Chiefs Council, and the Fire Industry Association.
National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) vice-chair and chair-elect, Phil Garrigan, said: "The entire UK fire and rescue community stands with our colleagues in Ukraine, as they continue to put their lives on the line in the most challenging and dangerous conditions.
"This latest donation of fire engines and equipment will go some way to replace that lost to the full-scale war, providing critical support to firefighters who are working tirelessly to save lives and protect communities despite immense adversity.
"We are incredibly proud to play a small but crucial role in ensuring that our colleagues have the resources they need to continue their vital work."
First deputy head of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, Vitalii Myroniuk, said: "The people and Government of the United Kingdom were among the first to stand shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine at a time when the whole world was uncertain whether we would endure the onslaught.
"Your support in the critical early days of Russia's invasion allowed us to replace outdated equipment with modern British technology, enabling us to carry out our life-saving missions more quickly and effectively in wartime conditions.
"We are immensely grateful for your solidarity and for understanding the challenges we face and the conditions in which we operate."
FIRE AID chair, David O’Neill MBE, said: "We continue to stand shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine; our fire family is committed to giving ongoing support and a lifeline in their time of need.
"This eighth convoy - the largest yet - is absolutely vital as the news about the conflict unfolds and changes daily.
"Recently we welcomed our frontline and political colleagues from Ukraine to the United Kingdom, the unimaginable challenges they face daily is devastating.
"The statistics are staggering; more than 100 firefighters have lost their lives, with hundreds injured.
"Our work is far from done."
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