Transporters & medication for Ukraine

The artillery reconnaissance unit of the 3rd Independent Assault Brigade (formerly SSO "Azov") near Bachmut urgently needs a vehicle. We've known these guys for almost a year. More details about the commander Bogdan and the unit can be found in our interview: "Before the war I had tickets for April to Germany and now I am in Bakhmut".

And here again the pitch video for the project (with subtitles in DE, EN, RU).

It is hard to believe that last month was the anniversary of this terrible and senseless war. A terrorist and inhuman regime is destroying a democratic country. Ukraine fearlessly stands up to it, the rest of the civilized world helps it. We, too, have been doing so since the first day of the war and have no intention of stopping.

Therefore, at this crucial stage of the war, we would like to make the effort again and bring a vehicle to Ukraine for the third time. From the experience of the last two crowdfundings in May & November, we are sure that with your help it will work this time as well.

In addition, we will bring medicines and other humanitarian aid to Ukraine in cooperation with the Sudovyshnyansk Charitable Foundation, which has a warehouse in Düsseldorf

By the way, the Nissan SUV from the crowdfunding in Mayi also went to this unit. It has now covered 30,000 km, still runs great and has already helped the guys out of many dicey situations when they came under fire.

However, the unit is growing. At the same time, at Bachmut, many vehicles were destroyed. Currently, they are sharing the donated Nissan with another reconnaissance unit, so they desperately need more vehicles to transport equipment and stay mobile.

These vehicles are literally saving lives!

What will the car be used for in Ukraine?

• Transporting equipment
• Ensuring mobility on the front line
• Evacuation of wounded and fallen

How will the car get to Ukraine?

Like the first time, we will buy the car in Germany and I will personally drive it to Lviv or Kiev and hand it over.

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

As far as possible we will document every step: Donation proceeds, purchases (with invoices), transportation, deployment, etc.

Also, we have been helping since the first days of the war (with and without crowdfunding) and documenting our projects on https://twitter.com/weareukraine24 and https://t.me/weareukraine24.

Which model should it be?

The guys need a van. Last time in November we had good experiences with a VW T5. That's why it should be a T5 this time as well. Diesel and all-wheel drive are a must.

How else can I help?

If you have suitable vehicles for sale or if you know car dealers with concrete suggestions, please contact us. Every hint and every Euro helps!

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

There is not much to say about it: we want to help the Ukrainian people, and we want to do it with concrete actions!

Your support helps to protect human destinies and elementary rights such as life and health. Support can ensure that crimes such as torture and rape do not continue.

After the world learned about Butcha, Isjum, and the widespread destruction of civilian infrastructure, it is obvious to us: every kilometer that is defended and every small village that is not captured or retaken prevents further atrocities. That is why haste is essential. Literally every day counts.

Perhaps some of you have already donated to Ukraine. Maybe even several times. We thank you for it!

But maybe some of you don't feel comfortable participating in big and anonymous fundraising campaigns, because you don't really know what will happen to your money and who will get it in the end.

One reason to start this and other crowdfunding campaigns was to give 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.

We are convinced that really everybody can help. You can personally contribute directly to fight evil. How awesome is that? With all the suffering that is happening right now, this thought instills us with confidence and drive.

This possibility of being able to do something is liberating. Try it and you won't regret it!

Depending on the amount raised in the end, we will use the money to fund the following:

• The purchase of the van
• Minor expenses for interim registration: short-term license plates, export registration.
• Fuel to the place of delivery in Ukraine
• Bus trip back to Germany
• If there is anything left over, we will use it to purchase other needed goods. We receive constantly updated overviews of what is urgently needed on the ground, e.g. technical equipment, medicines and humanitarian aid.

I assume that no money will be needed for overnight stays, as I plan to sleep in the car. That's how I did it last year. And after 48 hours of waiting alone at the Polish-Ukrainian border, I should be pretty good at it :)