Elite Ukrainian snipers are now wielding rifles that can hit targets 2000m+ away, complete with thermal optics & drones – a far cry from the 1200m Soviet-era guns they started the war with. It's all thanks to volunteer orgs like Come Back Alive.
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Crowdfunded Vehicles Crucial for Ukrainian Units, State Supplies Limited
"They gave me one car in March 2023 – a broken-down ZIL-130," a company commander tells us, highlighting how crowdfunded vehicles are the lifeblood of mobility for units that often get just small arms from the state.
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Volunteers’ agility key for Ukraine’s defense, supplementing government budget.
While volunteer donations make up just 5% of Ukraine's defense budget, their agility is key. They quickly provide critical items like sniper rifles, night vision, & vehicles that the cash-strapped government often can't afford.
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Grassroots fill gaps: helmets, drones, and first aid amid early invasion
In the early days of Russia's invasion, Ukrainian troops lacked essentials like body armor & first aid kits. Grassroots orgs stepped up to fill the gaps left by limited state funding, supplying helmets, drones & more to the frontlines.
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Bataillons volontaires ukrainiens : 10% des équipements militaires
Ukraine's volunteer battalions have been a lifeline for the military, providing 10% of all equipment supplies despite being just 5% of the defense budget. Here's how they've helped fuel the fight against Russia's aggression since 2014: https://
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French Defense Chief Lecornu Breaks Silence, Calls Russian Counterpart Shoigu
France’s defense chief Lecornu breaks 1.5-year silence, calls Russia’s Shoigu Despite Russian officials being largely barred from the West due to the war in Ukraine, Lecornu’s call stands out as a significant gesture.
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4 killed and 10 injured after Russian attack on Kharkiv
Update: 4 killed, 10 injured in Russian attack on Kharkiv. Russian strikes on the city of Kharkiv have killed at least four people and injured ten, Kharkiv Oblast Governor Oleh Syniehubov said on Telegram in the early hours of April 4.
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Estonian president: Ukraine’s right to attack Russian military targets legitimate
Estonian president: Ukraine's right to attack military targets in Russia 'entirely legitimate.' During a meeting with Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal in Tallinn on April 3, Estonian President Alar Karis reaffirmed support for Ukraine's attacks on military targets in
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Ukraine brings back 7 children and families from occupied territories
Ukraine brought back 7 children and their families from occupied territories in Zaporizhzhia and Kherson oblasts, Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets said. These families witnessed Russian troops' looting and violence against civilians during the occupation. Dmytro Lubinets
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Enerhodar Men Tortured to Falsely Blame Ukraine for Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Attack
Abducted #Enerhodar men tortured into claiming #Ukraine carried out #Russia attack on #Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant
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