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Volunteers have become a lifeline for Ukraine, providing essential aid and support as the war with Russia continues. From delivering supplies to frontline troops to fundraising for critical equipment like drones and charging stations, their efforts are vital. Recently, Russian volunteers handed over black bags to troops, while Volunteer Yusupova has been tirelessly raising funds for essential military equipment. Meanwhile, tragic events like the death of Vladyslav Horai during a volunteer mission highlight the risks they face. The dedication of these volunteers underscores the importance of their role in supporting Ukraine's defense.

What role do volunteers play in the Ukraine conflict?

Volunteers in Ukraine play a crucial role by supporting military and humanitarian efforts. They provide supplies, fundraising for equipment like drones and generators, and offer assistance on the frontlines. They face significant risks but remain vital to the country's defense strategy.

How are volunteers responding to equipment shortages for troops?

Volunteers have been active in raising funds to address equipment shortages. They focus on purchasing drones, charging stations, and other essential gear needed by frontline soldiers to enhance their capabilities and sustain their operations, especially under continuous threats.

What challenges do volunteers face in war-torn regions?

Volunteers in Ukraine face numerous challenges, including physical harm from ongoing attacks, logistical hurdles in delivering aid, and the psychological stress of working in conflict zones. Despite these obstacles, their commitment to aiding both civilians and military personnel continues undeterred.

Who are some notable figures in Ukraine's volunteer movement?

Figures like Volunteer Yusupova are prominent for their relentless efforts in fundraising and logistical support. Individuals like Vladyslav Horai have also made significant sacrifices, including losing their lives while aiding humanitarian missions in conflict areas, demonstrating the dedication of Ukraine's volunteers.

How has international assistance supported volunteer efforts in Ukraine?

International assistance has been pivotal in supporting Ukraine's volunteers, with contributions from various countries enhancing their capability to provide critical aid. This includes donations of equipment and funds, crucial for sustaining the volunteer-driven support structure in the ongoing conflict.

What impact has the war had on volunteer activities in Ukraine?

The war has intensified the need for volunteer activities in Ukraine, leading to increased fundraising and logistical operations to support military and civilian populations. Volunteers have adapted to meet the urgent demands, providing a lifeline amidst the chaos and contributing significantly to the defense efforts.

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Volunteer assistance Volunteer Yusupova asks for help in purchasing charging stations, generators, and copter drones for marines and assault troops. PHOTO Volunteer Nataliia Yusupova is appealing for help to purchase quadcopters, charging stations and communications equipment for Marine and assault units fighting in the Donbas region. 1 725 29 Previously in trend: Fundraising for support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Black bags for the occupiers Russian volunteers handed over truckload of black bags to troops from Russian army they support: "So that all guys can return home". VIDEO Russian volunteers handed over a truck full of black bags to the occupiers from the 385th Motorised Rifle Regiment of the Russian Armed Forces to pack the bodies. 6 067 31 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers

Volunteer Yusupova asks for help for the military Volunteer Yusupova asks for support for urgent fundraising for artillerymen and assault unit. PHOTOS The artillerymen and assault unit, which are repelling enemy assaults under endless Russian shelling, need to purchase drones, charging stations, generators, Starlinks and equipment for repairing equipment. 2 996 22 Previously in trend: Fundraising for support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Man shoots at volunteer Dvoretska’s car Man who shot at car of volunteer Dvoretska in Kyiv has been detained. Suspicion is being prepared, - prosecutor’s office. PHOTO The man who shot at the car of a volunteer in Kyiv has been detained, and prosecutors will serve him a notice of suspicion of hooliganism with weapons. 4 441 21 Previously in trend: Shooting in Kyiv

Horai Vladyslav Soloist of Odesa Opera and Honoured Artist of Ukraine Vladyslav Horai died during volunteer mission in Sumy region. PHOTO On Sunday, 8 June, a soloist of the Odesa National Opera, a world-class tenor, Honoured Artist of Ukraine, Vladyslav Horai, died during a volunteer mission in Sumy Oblast. 11 593 30 Previously in trend: Vladyslav Horai killed

Yusupova Volunteer Yusupova calls for help to purchase drones and communication equipment for frontline units. PHOTOS Volunteer Nataliia Yusupova appeals for help to purchase drones and communication equipment for Ukrainian military units on the front line. 2 465 26 Previously in trend: Fundraising for support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Australian volunteer killed in Ukraine. What is known Australian volunteer killed near Izium in Kharkiv region A volunteer with a humanitarian organisation from Australia was killed near Izium in the Kharkiv region. 2 024 5

Yusupova Volunteer Yusupova calls for help purchasing power stations and communications equipment for front. PHOTOS Volunteer Nataliia Yusupova is asking for help with the purchase of drones, communications equipment and charging stations for the Ukrainian Armed Forces units fighting in the east. 2 283 22 Previously in trend: Fundraising for support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Volunteer and defender of Ukraine Anastasia Yefimova died at the front Volunteer and servicewoman Anastasiia Yefimova died at front. PHOTO Anastasiia Yefimova, a volunteer, activist and servicewoman, died at the frontline while defending Ukraine. She helped the army, organised humanitarian initiatives and supported social projects. 8 084 16 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine Women in AFU

Attack on Kherson Occupiers attacked volunteers’ car in Kherson with drone: driver killed, two men wounded Today, on April 12, Russian troops in the Dniprovskyi district of Kherson attacked a volunteer car with a drone, resulting in one death and one injury. 1 157 7 Previously in trend: Russian strikes on Kherson

Fraudsters defrauded volunteers Fraudsters who appropriated over 100 drones for AFU and defrauded volunteers and sellers of UAH 11 million exposed - Prosecutor General’s Office. PHOTOS Three people were served a notice of suspicion on the fact of fraud committed on a large scale by an organised group under martial law. The criminals defrauded volunteers, appropriated more than 100 drones for the Armed Forces of Ukraine and defrauded sellers of UAH 11 million. 4 446 21 Previously in trend: financial fraud

Volunteer Oleksandr Ivakhnenko killed in Kherson by Russian shelling Volunteer Oleksandr Ivakhnenko killed as result of Russian shelling of Kherson. PHOTO On March 19, a volunteer Oleksandr Ivakhnenko was killed in a Russian attack on Kherson. 4 532 7 Previously in trend: Russian strikes on Kherson Volunteer Oleksandr Ivakhnenko was killed

An activist, volunteer and soldier from Avdiivka, Oleksii Savkevych, died at the front Volunteer, activist and soldier from Avdiivka, Oleksii Savkevych (Maestro), died at front. PHOTOS On 10 March 2025, Oleksii Savkevych, a volunteer, activist and serviceman from Avdiivka with the call sign Maestro, died while defending Ukraine. 4 911 11 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Japanese volunteer Tsuchiko may lose his residence permit Japanese volunteer Fuminori Tsuchiko’s residence permit in Ukraine will be extended - Terekhov Japanese volunteer Fuminori Tsuchiko has been feeding Kharkiv residents for free since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion. The man said he may lose the right to stay in Ukraine legally. Kharkiv Mayor Terekhov promised that his residence permit would be extended. 3 554 28

drone Volunteer Yusupova asks for help with purchase of heating pads, charging stations and drones for front line Volunteer Nataliia Yusupova is asking for help with the purchase of heating pads, charging stations and drones for the frontline, as well as clothing for wounded soldiers in hospitals. 2 387 14 Previously in trend: War

Yevheniia Dukhopelnikova Kharkiv volunteer and writer Yevheniia Dukhopelnikova tragically dies. PHOTO Kharkiv-based volunteer and writer Yevheniia Dukhopelnikova, who had been helping Ukrainian soldiers since the ATO, tragically died. 17 550 7

Family of volunteers in Cherkasy region was attempted to be killed: SSU prevents it They wanted to kill family of volunteers: SSU exposes criminal group in Cherkasy region. PHOTOS The SSU and the National Police prevented an attempt on the life of a family of volunteers in Cherkasy region. 6 094 4

Pseudo-military who received 9 cars from NGO exposed in Sumy He sold 9 humanitarian vehicles worth UAH 1.7 million: Pseudo-military exposed in Sumy. PHOTO In Sumy, law enforcement officers detained and served a notice of suspicion to a 24-year-old Sumy resident who was selling military vehicles purchased by an NGO. 4 195 12

Зеленський привітав волонтерів Zelenskyy congratulated volunteers: Thank you for defending Ukraine. VIDEO President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated volunteers on the International Volunteer Day. 1 225 20 Previously in trend: War

Volunteer Day video Special Operations Forces fighters recorded congratulatory video message for Volunteer Day: "Thank you. Your SOF". VIDEO Soldiers from various units of the SOF joined in the creation of a congratulatory video for Volunteer Day. 2 109 3 Previously in trend: Volunteers for the Army War

Yusupova announces fundraising for soldiers Situation at frontline is difficult, fighting around clock: volunteer Yusupova asks for help to buy drones and generators for soldiers. PHOTOS Volunteer Natalia Yusupova asks for help in purchasing generators, drones and other necessary equipment for the defenders who are repelling the ruscists' offensive in Donetsk region. 2 478 11 Previously in trend: Volunteers for the Army

Kherson Volunteer Rymma Baranenko dies as result of drone drop in Kherson On December 1, volunteer Rymma Baranenko was killed in Kherson. She was among the passengers of a bus on which Russian terrorists dropped explosives from a drone in the morning. 6 375 16

Issue of the “Country of Volunteers” stamp Ukrposhta announces issue of "Country of Volunteers" stamp: Ukrainians chose design sketch. PHOTO A new postal set from Ukrposhta is dedicated to Ukrainian volunteers. 2 131 26

Конфлікт агресивних пенсіонерів з волонтеркою – суд визнав обвинувачених винними у хуліганстві Attack on volunteer in Kyiv because of her Ukrainian language: Accused were released from punishment due to their retirement age Following a public prosecution by prosecutors of the Obolon District Prosecutor's Office in Kyiv, a court convicted two Kyiv residents who in June this year committed hooliganism against a volunteer (part 2 of Article 296 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine) because of her Ukrainian language. The men were released from punishment due to their retirement age. 10 944 94

Терміновий збір на дрони від волонтерки Юсупової Defenders are critically short of drones: volunteer Yusupova announces fundraising for soldiers. PHOTOS A fundraising has been announced for drones, which are critically lacking at the front. The soldiers also need charging stations. 2 874 38 Previously in trend: Volunteers for the Army

забезпечення,виплати,грошове,бойові Ukrainians donate less to army - Bloomberg Ukraine has recorded a significant decline in donations to support the military, indicating that Ukrainians are gradually exhausting their willingness to fund defence. 28 0

Збір на генератори, рації та грілки для бійців ЗСУ: волонтерка Юсупова просить допомогти Soldiers are freezing in trenches: Volunteer Yusupova announces fundraising for heaters, walkie-talkies and charging stations for soldiers. PHOTOS Soldiers defending Ukraine on the frontline need heating pads, generators, walkie- talkies and charging stations. 5 001 32 Previously in trend: Volunteers for the Army

дрони, допомога Off-road vehicles, drones and dry rations: Latvian volunteers to donate 200 thousand euros worth of aid to Azov. PHOTOS Latvian volunteers have collected about 200,000 euros in donations and used the money to buy aid for the Ukrainian Azov Brigade. The aid will be sent in October. 2 333 10

маскувальні сітки від волонтерів CF "Free People of Irpin" raises funds to purchase materials for manufacture of camouflage nets The Free People of Irpin Charitable Foundation is asking for help with raising funds to purchase materials for the manufacture of camouflaging facilities. 622 0 Previously in trend: War

Волонтерка Юсупова просить допомогти оборонцям на Покровському напрямку Artillery men and infantry men in Pokrovsk direction urgently need walkie talkies and drones - volunteer Yusupova. PHOTOS Artillery and infantrymen fighting against ruscists in the Pokrovsk direction urgently need help. 1 727 17 Previously in trend: Volunteers for the Army

Під ворожий обстріл у Ямполі потрапили волонтери фонду Razom Volunteers of CF "Together for Ukraine" came under attack by ruscists from GABs in Sumy region. VIDEO On the morning of 13 September, Russian invaders attacked the Yampil community in Sumy region with guided aerial bombs. Volunteers of the charitable foundation "Together for Ukraine" came under fire near the hospital. 3 585 1 Previously in trend: War

Волонтерка Юсупова просить допомогти воїнам із придбанням дронів та обладнання Bloody battles continue, and Russia is destroying towns and villages: Volunteer Yusupova asks for help to buy drones for Ukrainian defenders. PHOTOS Defenders who are defending Ukraine on the front line need drones, starlinks and charging stations. 4 267 17 Previously in trend: Volunteers for the Army

У Херсоні росіяни вбили двох волонтерів They were delivering bread and water: Two volunteers were killed in Kherson due to Russian attack Two volunteers, Vladyslav Zavtur and Andriy Studynskyi, were killed in a Russian drone attack on a car. 2 445 8 Previously in trend: War

Волонтерка Юсупова просить допомогти воїнам Situation at front is very difficult: Volunteer Yusupova asks for help with purchasing drones, walkie-talkies and other equipment for soldiers. PHOTOS Ukrainian defenders fighting on the frontline against the occupiers need help with the purchase of equipment. 4 542 24 Previously in trend: Volunteers for the Army

Волонтерка Наталія Юсупова прозвітувала про допомогу українським воїнам Critically difficult situation in Pokrovsk direction. Soldiers urgently need drones, charging stations, thermal imager and generator, - volunteer Yusupova. PHOTOS Volunteer Nataliia Yusupova appealed to Ukrainians to help Ukrainian defenders in the Pokrovsk direction, where the situation is currently critical. Ukrainian soldiers urgently need drones, charging stations, a thermal imager and a generator. 7 370 44 Previously in trend: Volunteers for the Army

Підозрюваний у підпалі автомобілів на Дніпропетровщині Police detain two minors for setting fire to cars of military and volunteer in Dnipropetrovsk region In the Dnipropetrovsk region, police detained two minors who set fire to the cars of a military man and a volunteer. 4 844 26

Волонтерка Юсупова просить допомогти зі збором для захисників Volunteer Yusupova: Vovchansk defenders need urgent help with purchasing drones and charging stations. PHOTOS Volunteer Nataliia Yusupova asks for help with the purchase of drones, charging stations and a night vision device. 3 680 32 Previously in trend: Volunteers for the Army

збір Buy soldier ticket home: volunteer organization Frontline.Care raises UAH 2 million for individual first aid kits The volunteer organization Frontline Care has launched a fundraiser for UAH 2,000,000 to buy 400 individual first aid kits for combat units. 1 109 3

У Станіславі ворог вдарив з безпілотника по автівці волонтерів Occupiers attack volunteer vehicles and humanitarian aid distribution point in Stanislav: two people are injured. PHOTOS (updated) Russian troops attacked a car of volunteers carrying humanitarian aid to residents in the Kherson region with a drone. 1 524 0 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

передане на фронт обладнання волонтерка Юсупова Volunteer Yusupova asks for help with purchasing drones, generators and charging stations for front line Volunteer Nataliia Yusupova is asking for help in purchasing drones, radios, generators, charging stations, and communications equipment for the military at the front. 2 506 20 Previously in trend: War

Волонтерка Юсупова просить допомогти для закупівлі дронів та обладнання для армії Price of question is lives of soldiers: Volunteer Yusupova asks for help with purchase of drones and other equipment for soldiers. PHOTOS Volunteer Natalia Yusupova asks to help the defenders with the purchase of drones, charging stations and other equipment. 3 135 25 Previously in trend: Volunteers for the Army

Половину дронів передають волонтери Half of drones available in AFU are handed over by volunteers - "servant of people" Horbenko Currently, the military is about 60% supplied with drones, 30% of which are donated by volunteers. 1 845 23 Previously in trend: War

Напад і побиття волонтерки у Києві Attack on volunteer in Kyiv because of Ukrainian language: second suspect was detained. PHOTO Law enforcement officers identified and detained the second suspect in the attack on the volunteer in the Obolon district of Kyiv. He was a 70-year-old pensioner. 15 681 83

Волонтерка Юсупова просить допомогти воїнам Russian offensive along entire frontline continues, soldiers lack drones, Starlink and electronic warfare equipment - volunteer Yusupova. PHOTOS She posted this on Facebook, Censor.NET reports. 4 896 30 Previously in trend: War

прага In Prague, Russian-speaking foreigners attacked volunteers raising money to support Ukraine. VIDEO+PHOTOS On the Old Town Square in the centre of the Czech capital Prague, Russian-speaking foreigners attacked volunteers of the Prague Maidan initiative who were collecting money to support Ukraine. 28 652 80 Photo News

Вовчанськ Volunteer from Switzerland was injured in Kharkiv region as result of Russian shelling. He arrived in Ukraine to help evacuate people and animals On 30 May, a volunteer from Switzerland was injured in the city of Vovchansk in the Kharkiv region as a result of enemy shelling. The man had come to Ukraine to help evacuate people and animals from the areas of active hostilities. 1 569 14 War in Ukraine

Вовчанськ Two volunteers disappeared in Vovchansk, could have been shot by occupiers - Kharkiv police Two volunteers went missing in the city of Vovchansk, in the northern Kharkiv region. According to preliminary police reports, they were shot at by Russian invaders. 4 657 41 Previously in trend: War

Воїни 95 бригади збирають кошти на пікап 95th Brigade, which is fighting back against ruscists in direction of Kreminna, asks for help with purchase of pickup truck. VIDEO The soldiers of the 95th Brigade, who are defending Ukraine in the area of Kreminna, are asking for help in collecting money for a pick-up truck, which they need to carry out their combat missions. 2 073 8 Previously in trend: War