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Iryna joined the Army at the age of 45. In January of 2015 she joined the Azov volunteer battalion. She had moved out of Crimea 2 months prior to that and in 6 months she joined the 24th brigade as a sanitary instructor where she was on combat duty on the frontline, was saving servicemen and was responsible for the health of the brigade. Today she is defending Ukraine as an aerial reconnaissance soldier.
My husband stayed in Crimea and I left with the children. At the time I was working in the medical field and the company sent me to Uzhgorod. There I started going to recruitment[...]
14.03.2024
This Mother's Day, we want to express our respect and admiration for mothers in the army. You made a difficult choice when you went to defend the country, being aware of all the risks and complications that could happen in your family's life. The most difficult test is being away from your children. We embrace each of you, are proud of you, are inspired, and call on every Ukrainian man and woman to respect the conscious choice of mothers in the army. We have only one common enemy, let's remember the price of our freedom and thank everyone who fights for this freedom and us.
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14.03.2024
In January 2024, we allocated 3 422 480 UAH to support Ukrainian defenders.
We provided assistance as follows:
We delivered 10 vehicles to units for carrying out combat tasks on the front lines and repaired defenders' vehicles for 58 700 UAH.
We refueled our military vehicles for 53 695 UAH.
We purchased and delivered 7 DJI Mavic 3T quadcopters and 10 FPV Molfer drones to better target the enemy and protect personnel.
We provided eco-flasks, Starlink, and Bander Power to ensure uninterrupted communication for our defenders.
Additionally, we continue to fulfill individual[...]
18.02.2024
November proved to be an exceptionally productive month. We commenced receiving and dispatching a batch of equipment from the "Legend of Sisters Power" Nursing Collection to the front lines, including drones and night vision devices. Additionally, 100 lightweight Angel Armor ballistic plates arrived, swiftly dispatched to our combat medics. We successfully closed a fundraising campaign, amassing 2 million UAH for winter gear, eagerly anticipating the equipment's arrival for our servicemen and servicewomen. It was a great month, and we hope the coming months will be no less favorable.
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09.12.2023
Emotional rollercoasters, driven by news from the frontlines, constant air raid alerts, and a sense of lack of control, have become the reality for most inhabitants of our country. Both military personnel and civilians experience a wide spectrum of feelings. During the execution of their duties, when they must constantly remain focused and prepared for any trials, supporting comrades and close circles becomes particularly crucial.
We wake up in the morning ready to conquer mountains, but by midday, we're overwhelmed.
Yes, these are emotional rollercoasters, and almost everyone has[...]
05.11.2023
Today, those of us living in peaceful cities have the opportunity to catch the last warmth of autumn. We can snuggle up under warm blankets and perhaps even close the window for the night. We don't know if our soldiers have a moment or the strength to enjoy the autumn sun today. Most of them don't have windows to close at night. And a blanket won't help in a cold trench. Last week, the soldiers on the Eastern front once again stood knee-deep in icy water in the trenches, fighting for hours.
Here at the VETERANKA Movement, since August, we've been preparing for winter. We're raising funds[...]
23.10.2023
In August, VETERANKA handled and closed 159 applications, directing 3,889,078 UAH to support both military personnel and civilians.
We supplied 4 vehicles to the Armed Forces.
We conducted repairs on defenders' vehicles, amounting to 130,710 UAH.
Our military personnel were provided with fuel, totaling 47,800 UAH.
The complete list is provided below. However, we want to express our deepest gratitude to our sponsors and everyone who supports our organization financially. Without you, this assistance would not have been possible!
For August, we:
Provided cars: 4Conducted[...]
09.09.2023
Continuing to address the challenging and rarely discussed topic of captivity, our military psychologist, Kateryna "Melnik's Daughter," has gathered recommendations from former hostages and experts on how to conduct oneself in extremely difficult conditions and survive.
1) Restore and maintain self-control. Try to overcome panic reactions after being captured as quickly as possible. To manage this, engage your body's physical resources: for a short period, allow yourself to tremble as much as you can (if it's safe); tap yourself on the thighs or shins to feel your body; press your heels[...]
31.08.2023
Yesterday, on August 21, 2023, members of parliament registered Bill No. 9637, which proposes an updated definition of the statuses of war veterans. Today, the Committee on Social Policy and Veterans' Rights issued its conclusion and recommends to the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine to include the bill in the agenda, designate it as urgent, and shorten the deadlines for submitting alternative bills.
We, a community of expert civil organizations in the field of veterans' affairs, express our professional disagreement with the logic of defining veterans' experience proposed by the authors of the[...]
22.08.2023
According to the accounts of defenders themselves, the worst consequence of combat for a soldier is captivity. As of the end of June 2023, the National Information Bureau reports that 126 women are held in Russian captivity. Among them are 46 military personnel and 80 civilians. In certain situations, falling into the hands of the enemy is considered worse than death. The adversary seeks to obtain the maximum amount of operational information, often disregarding the concept of "human rights" and resorting to torture. Those who conduct interrogations use all available means to extract[...]
13.08.2023