
The war in Ukraine continues. The Ukrainian Armed Forces, military and medical personnel who are guarding the safety of our lives need the goods they need, and each of us can help. Especially in winter.
Despite the fact that the National Bank of Ukraine transferred UAH 22.3 billion for the needs of the army in 2022 and more than UAH 920 million for humanitarian aid, our soldiers will receive the main support from the people. Thanks to the unity of ordinary Ukrainians, businesses and civil society organizations, they continue to fight the enemy and feel that they are not alone on the battlefield.
We have systematized the information and compiled a list of relevant and necessary items for Ukrainian defenders, as well as all those who help our military survive the war - medics, drivers, hospitalists.
The most critical goods for the military
There is a great demand at the front for stoves, special "warmers" that can be put into mittens or boots, and winter uniforms. There is also a constant need for warm clothing - fleece jackets, buffs, underwear, warm socks, tactical goggles, goggles that can be worn over a helmet, boots and winter shoes. These items are to meet the basic needs of our military at war. In addition, they often have to repair their vehicles, so there is a demand for repairs and winter tires.
According to ATO veteran Artur Kireev, who is now actively volunteering and sending the necessary equipment to the front line, thermal imagers, long-range vision devices and protective equipment such as body armor and helmets are in the greatest demand. They are the most in short supply.
What food and hygiene items do you need to send to the front?
✅ There are no restrictions here, but the main condition is that the food must be fresh, high-calorie and long-term storage:
Canned food in tin containers
coffee - a lot of it
tea
sugar
biscuits
pasta
cereals
lard
preservation
water
honey
onion
garlic
dried fruits
seasonal vegetables
chocolate
✅ Hygiene products:
toothbrushes
toothpastes
wet wipes
towels that dry quickly
shaving products and machines
clippers for haircuts
shampoo
ordinary and laundry soap
hand cream or petroleum jelly
toilet paper
✅ Antiviral, antitussive, anti-inflammatory and sedatives:
"Glutargin" 0.5
"Aminazin"
"Sibazon in ampoules
"Essential"
"Novirin"
"Ergopheron"
✅ Vitamins:
calcium in combination with vitamin D
vitamin B6
ointment "Levomikol", "Herpevir"
✅ Anti-pediculosis drugs (easy to use in the field)
✅ antiparasitic drugs
✅ elastic bandages, tourniquets for dressing wounds
✅ hemostatic bandages (such as "Celox")
✅ Nifuroxazide or other remedies for intestinal poisoning
✅ anti-diarrhea medications
✅ alcohol wipes for wound treatment
✅ bactericidal adhesive plaster
✅ antibacterial spray, such as "Chlorhexidine"
✅ hydrogen peroxide, iodine, brilliant green
✅ gauze
✅ bandage
✅ syringes
✅ diapers for adults
✅ disposable diapers 90x60
✅ sterile disposable gloves
sterile and antiseptic solutions "Chlorhexidine" 400 ml, "Furacilin" 400 ml
✅ antipyretics, non-steroidal drugs, for example, Dexalgin, Inject
✅ "Omez" for the treatment of stomach diseases
✅ systems for intravenous drips.
Clothes for the military
warm clothes
mittens
socks
hats
scarves
fleece raglans
men's underwear ("families")
thermal underwear
T-shirts (camouflage, dark color)
balaclavas
sweaters with a lock
warm shoes, rubber slippers
winter uniforms
jackets
cotton, tactical pants
raincoats, windbreakers.
Equipment and gear for the military
camouflage uniforms, colors "green", "Sahara", "desert storm", etc.
seasonal boots, size 40 to 47
Kevlar helmets
camouflage nets
plates
body armor
construction shoes
tile carrier unloading, tactical
camouflage gowns
tactical and assault goggles
knee pads
elbow pads
thermal socks
tactical construction gloves
Tactical equipment for the military:
tactical backpacks from 60 liters
thermal imagers sights
tourist mats, carimats
high-quality dark-colored tents
tarpaulins
insulated sleeping bags
tactical flashlights
binoculars, 20x and more
thermoses
means of camouflage (make-up net)
bayonet shovels
shovels and sapper shovels
insulating tape
tactical compasses
small axes
walkie-talkies
tablets with GPS navigators
mobile phones (can be used, but in good condition)
chargers for mobile phones and tablets
dry rations (military equipment store)
dry alcohol
collimator sights
Picatinny rail
gasoline, diesel fuel for refueling trucks
canisters
diesel or gasoline generators
Personal items to the front
mobile phone recharge cards of all operators,
lighters with flashlight, matches
paraffin and wax candles
cigarettes - a lot
camping shower
blowtorches
filters for water purification
cloaks
black, white, green threads, needles
hand and foot warmers
seats
two-point safety belts
Moment glue
For the repair and armoring of military equipment, the following are needed:
wheels and tires R13, R14, R15, also used in good condition
ferrous metal
fittings
cutting wheels, size 125/1.6
metal sheets with a thickness of 5 mm or more
profile pipe - 25x25x1.2; 40x25x2; used 16x1.2)
angles 25, 32, 50
transportation tape
chain 8-10 mm, long link
3 mm electrodes for constant voltage
complexly corrugated cannulated mesh - 50x30, 60x40, 50x50
work clothes and gloves
Used gas cylinders for the production of stoves are also needed. Volunteer organizations are also actively accepting vehicles inoperable for further repair, booking and sending them to the combat zone.
The needs of women at the front
✅ According to volunteers from the NGO "Zemlyachky", women soldiers are in the greatest need of:
- women's winter uniforms in the right size
- warm winter sleeping bag
- thick carimat
- warm shoes
- warm thermal underwear for women,
- hygiene products, medicines and ammunition.
Where in Ukraine can you send help?
There are many organizations in Ukraine that collect necessary goods for the military and send them to hot spots, as well as transfer financial aid. You can find them in any city or town. One of them is Ukrainians Together, an all-Ukrainian association of concerned Ukrainians who help Ukraine's defenders and their families.
According to delo.ua business publication, the following organizations and companies can provide any form of assistance to the military and war victims:
- IT Ukraine Association and NGO Techiia Foundation,
- Charitable Foundation "Come Back Alive",
- People for UA online volunteer platform,
- IT company SoftServe,
- Presidential initiative UNITED24,
- the volunteer organization of paramedics Hospitallers,
- Charitable Foundation from the Dobrobut hospital chain,
- Goodwine liquor store,
- NGO "Zemlyachky", which helps women in the military,
- CO "Strong and Free", "People's Project",
- transferring funds through the Diia mobile application, etc.
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This article was partially based on data from the website of the Ukrainians Together organization.
