Vehicle for Rescue of Wounded Ukrainian Soldiers

With the blowing up of the Kakhovka dam, Russia's terrorist and inhuman regime has reached a new level of escalation. It is clear: the killing and destruction can only be stopped by a Ukrainian victory.

We would like to help an evacuation unit for wounded. More details about the commander Dmytro can be found in our interview: "Don't let people forget that we are at war".

The long-awaited Ukrainian counter-offensive to liberate its own territory is underway. There are many reports of tanks being destroyed. But it is especially demanding much blood and will demand much more. Every life counts. In particular, the immediate period after a wounding is critical. A quick evacuation from the so-called zero line (place of immediate fighting) increases the chances of survival immensely.

In contrast to the last three crowdfundings (May 22, November 22 und March 23), which were about vehicles more for military purposes, we would like to explicitly support a first-rescue unit in this critical phase, whose goal is exclusively to save lives

It is about the guys and gals from the evacuation unit of a medical company of the 1st Independent "Ivan Bohun" Brigade of the Special Forces.

You can learn more about the brigade here:

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• bohunbrigade.com

How will the car get to Ukraine?

Like the last times, we will buy the car in Germany and hand it over personally near the front in Ukraine. This time we will drive together with Ralf.

Which model should it be?

We are not talking about a classic ambulance vehicle. Those cars are often too heavy to drive up to the front lines. Light transporters such as the VW T4 or T5, are best suited for such first rescues.

Diesel and all-wheel drive are a must.

In addition, such first responder vehicles absolutely need night vision. For security reasons, evacuations are almost only possible at night. This reduces the danger of being fired upon.

How can I be sure that my money will find its intended purpose?

We will document every step: Donation proceeds, purchases (with invoices), transport, deployment, etc.

We have also been helping since the first days of the war (with and without crowdfunding) and documented our projects on https://twitter.com/weareukraine24 and https://t.me/weareukraine24.

How else can I help?

Please share this appeal for donations with your friends, acquaintances and colleagues in messengers and social networks.

There is not much to say about this: we want to help the Ukrainian people, and we want to do it with concrete actions! We want to save as many lives as possible.

The math is simple: the more first responder vehicles there are, the more lives are saved.

Your support helps to protect human destinies and elementary rights like life and health.

The destruction of the Kachovka dam by the aggressor is only the current sad low point in a never-ending series of war crimes. It is obvious: every human life counts! We must support the defenders of Ukraine and the values of the Western world.

Maybe some of you have already donated to Ukraine. Maybe even several times. We and especially the Ukrainians thank you for that!

One reason for all previous crowdfunding, and also for this one, is always to offer people the opportunity to directly participate in a concrete project with concrete people with their donation. You will see from the beginning to the end what happens with your money and how the donated vehicle will be used later.

Everyone can help directly. With all the suffering that is happening right now, this thought instils confidence and drive.

We will finance and carry out the following ourselves:

• The purchase of the vehicle
• Minor expenses for interim registration: short-term registration plates, export registration.
• Purchase of a night vision device (~200€)
• Fuel to the handover point in Ukraine
• Bus ride back to Germany
• If there will be money left over, we will use it to buy further needed goods. We receive constantly updated overviews of what is urgently needed on site, e.g. technical equipment, medicines and humanitarian aid.

If overnight accommodation is needed, we will pay for it out of our own pockets.

By the way: Your pledged money will only be collected if the project reaches the target amount.