Together with four contemporary female icons, we are launching a major charity fundraiser for 6,000,000 UAH. The funds will be used to equip mobile air defense units of the 37th Separate Marine Brigade, where our sister-in-arms “Ksena” serves, and to purchase Heavy Shot bomber drones for the “Rubizh” Brigade, where our sister “Yunga” serves.
We are used to fictional superheroes, but the real ones are among us. They command iron machines, see through the night, and hold the sky above our cities. A woman’s role in the military is no longer an exception—it is a new, multifaceted norm.
In honor of International Women’s Rights Day, the VETERANKA Movement is launching the large-scale “Women Can Do Anything!” campaign and a major 6,000,000 UAH fundraiser to strengthen the units where our sisters-in-arms serve.
Through a visual style inspired by comics and gaming aesthetics, we showcase four archetypes of Ukrainian defenders—strong, determined, and professional. These are the stories of women who are an integral part of our nation’s defense today, proving by their own example that Ukrainian women choose their own paths and can achieve anything.
In the style of modern graphic novels, they appear as superheroes, but their powers are real: precision, leadership, technology, and resilience. The core mission of our campaign is to present servicewomen as icons who may be diverse, yet are united by leadership, courage, and a tangible impact on the safety of civilians.
Heroines of the campaign:
Yunga – the Predator
photo: Libkos
Eva “Yunga” — FPV drone operator for the “Rubizh” Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine.
Eva joined the Armed Forces at the age of 18 right after graduating high school. In her first 1.5 years of service, she successfully neutralized 250 enemy targets.
Like a true predator, she is defined by cold concentration and unwavering confidence. Her superpower is the ability to see through the darkness and strike with precision. She is the embodiment of emancipation and self-sufficiency, expertly tracking and eliminating threats to our cities with surgical accuracy.
Xena – the Shahed Slayer
Anya Tatu “Ksena” — UAV operator for the 37th Separate Marine Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Her story is one of unconditional love for life and Ukraine. A Polish woman with a Belgian passport, she chose our country as her destiny. Despite living with a prosthetic limb, she chose the front line and fought for her right to serve in the Marines.
As a “Shahed Slayer,” she operates where the night must remain silent. Her superpower is fierce precision and the ability to be the first to spot threats in the night sky, saving thousands of lives.
Oksi – the Robot Commander
Oksana “Oksi” — Combat Group Commander of the Ground Robotic Complexes (GRC) within the “OMEGA” Special Forces Unit.
She first wrote her will and evacuated her two children abroad before joining the military. A successful entrepreneur in civilian life, she transformed her strategic talent into a weapon of the future. Today, she is the first female commander of a robotic systems group within the “OMEGA” special forces.
The “Robot Commander” possesses a “steel mind,” taming machines so that robots, not people, face the danger—ensuring every soldier returns home alive.
Multyk – the Amazon
Yana “Multyk” — Commander of the all-female UAV platoon of the 141st Separate Infantry Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
She is a symbol of resilience and sisterhood. After surviving the occupation of her native Kherson region and recovering from a combat injury, Yana didn’t just return to the ranks—she took command of the first-ever all-female drone operator unit.
Our “Amazon” can ignite the fighting spirit with a single glance. She is a leader who burns away prejudices and builds a new army where every woman is protected and heard.
About the fundraiser
The campaign aims not only to shift the perception of women in the military but also to complete a major 6,000,000 UAH charity fundraiser.
The funds will be allocated to equip mobile air defense units of the 37th Separate Marine Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and to purchase Heavy Shot bomber drones for the “Rubizh” Brigade of the National Guard. These resources will directly support our sisters-in-arms, drone operators Eva “Yunga” and Anna “Ksena,” and their units.
What will we purchase:
Heavy Shot bomber drones – 2 units
Rechargeable batteries for Heavy Shot bomber drones – 8 units
Battery chargers – 6 units
Antenna pan-tilt mechanisms (rotators) – 10 units
Remote controllers (RC) – 10 units
FPV goggles for operators – 10 units
Monitors for operator workstations – 10 units
Video receivers for FPV systems – 20 units
Signal transmission modules for control systems – 20 units
Laptops for operators and coordination – 5 units
Directional antennas for communication – 10 units
Off-grid power system (Inverter + Battery) – 1 set
Routers for network organization – 4 units
How to join:
Everyone is welcome to choose their hero and open a supporting “jar” (fundraising sub-account) as part of her team.
Open the jar
Regardless of the heroine you choose, all funds will go toward the shared goal: equipping the mobile air defense units of the 37th Separate Marine Brigade and purchasing Heavy Shot bomber drones for the “Rubizh” Brigade of the National Guard.
Direct contributions to the fundraiser are also welcome to help us reach our target faster.
You can also donate via PayPal: veteranka.vtrnk@gmail.com
We also welcome partnership opportunities! Please email us with your proposals to strengthen the fundraiser at: veteranka@uwvm.org.ua
The campaign features illustrations by Anna Ivanenko — a renowned Ukrainian illustrator, graphic designer, and co-founder of the Seri\graph studio. Her professional portfolio includes collaborations with global giants such as The New Yorker, The Washington Post, and UNICEF. Anna is a two-time finalist of the prestigious illustrators’ exhibition at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair (2019, 2022) and a winner of multiple international awards, including the IJungle Illustration Awards.
