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Volunteers in Ukraine are demonstrating immense heroism and dedication amid the ongoing conflict. From providing lifesaving aid to the Ukrainian Armed Forces to rescuing civilians under attack, their contributions are vital. For instance, Mirosław Sztyber donated his late son's car to support the military, showcasing selflessness. Additionally, volunteer Natalia Yusupova tirelessly campaigns for essential supplies like drones and generators, desperately needed at the front lines. These efforts illustrate the profound impact volunteers have on the defense of Ukraine, offering tangible support and boosting morale in a nation besieged by war.

What roles do volunteers play in Ukraine's defense efforts?

Volunteers in Ukraine are vital in supporting the armed forces through fundraising for essential equipment like drones and generators, providing humanitarian aid, and even participating directly in rescue operations and frontline support. Their efforts enhance the military's capabilities and offer moral support to those defending against aggression.

How are international volunteers contributing to Ukraine?

International volunteers contribute significantly to Ukraine by raising funds and sending essential supplies. For example, Czech volunteers raised millions for generators, while Polish volunteers provide vehicles and material support, highlighting a global community standing in solidarity with Ukraine.

How has President Zelenskyy recognized volunteer efforts in Ukraine?

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has actively recognized and honored the contributions of volunteers by presenting state awards and holding meetings with active volunteers, reinforcing the critical role they play in Ukraine's ongoing defense against invasion and promoting legislative support for volunteering.

What challenges do volunteers face in Ukraine during the conflict?

Volunteers in Ukraine face numerous challenges including operating in active war zones, risking their lives during attacks, and continuously striving to meet the high demand for supplies and equipment essential for both civilian aid and military operations. Nonetheless, their resilience and dedication remain undeterred.

How do individual stories of volunteers inspire during such challenging times?

Individual stories of volunteer courage and selflessness, like those of Yevhen rescuing neighbors from rubble or Nataliia Yusupova's relentless fundraising, serve as powerful inspirations. These narratives highlight human resilience and the relentless push to aid national defense efforts, instilling hope and unity amidst adversity.

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Promised drone parts: fraudster who swindled volunteer out of nearly 900,000 hryvnias has been exposed in Kyiv, - Prosecutor’s office. PHOTO Promised drone parts: fraudster who swindled volunteer out of nearly 900,000 hryvnias has been exposed in Kyiv, - Prosecutor’s office. PHOTO Law enforcement officers in the capital have arrested a 25-year-old resident of Odesa who is suspected of fraud involving the sale of drone components. According to the investigation, the man, together with his accomplices, swindled a volunteer out of nearly 900,000 hryvnias by promising to... 639 2 Previously in trend: financial fraud Fraudulent schemes

Three men robbed volunteer and stole funds raised to buy car for military. PHOTOS Three men robbed volunteer and stole funds raised to buy car for military. PHOTOS Under the procedural guidance of prosecutors from the Office of the Prosecutor General, three members of the group have been served with notices of suspicion of robbery. Two of them are also charged with extortion. 3 621 9 Previously in trend: attack on people

Father of Polish volunteer Sztyber, who died fighting for Ukraine, handed over his son’s car to Ukrainian military. PHOTO Father of Polish volunteer Sztyber, who died fighting for Ukraine, handed over his son’s car to Ukrainian military. PHOTO Mirosław Sztyber, the father of Polish volunteer Daniel Sztyber, who was killed fighting for Ukraine in 2022, has donated a car to Ukrainian defenders. 4 957 12 Previously in trend: Volunteers for the Army

Zelenskyy honoured volunteers, cultural figures and journalists with state awards, including Sternenko. PHOTOS Zelenskyy honoured volunteers, cultural figures and journalists with state awards, including Sternenko. PHOTOS President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented state awards and Golden Heart honours to Ukrainian volunteers, doctors, educators, scientists, cultural figures, athletes, and journalists. 3 663 50 Previously in trend: Awards for volunteers awards for journalists

Ukrainian defender, combat medic and volunteer Maryna (Laherta) Vorontsova killed at front. PHOTO Ukrainian defender, combat medic and volunteer Maryna (Laherta) Vorontsova killed at front. PHOTO While carrying out a combat mission near Pokrovsk, Ukrainian defender, combat medic and volunteer Maryna Vorontsova, known by the callsign Laherta, was killed. 7 696 9 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Volunteer Yusupova asks for help in purchasing charging stations, generators, and copter drones for marines and assault troops. PHOTO 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. 1 931 30 Previously in trend: Fundraising for support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Volunteer Yusupova asks for support for urgent fundraising for artillerymen and assault unit. PHOTOS 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. 3 487 22 Previously in trend: Fundraising for support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Soloist of Odesa Opera and Honoured Artist of Ukraine Vladyslav Horai died during volunteer mission in Sumy region. PHOTO 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. 11 827 30 Previously in trend: Vladyslav Horai killed

Volunteer Yusupova calls for help purchasing power stations and communications equipment for front. PHOTOS 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. 2 433 22 Previously in trend: Fundraising for support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Volunteer and servicewoman Anastasiia Yefimova died at front. PHOTO 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. 8 738 16 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine Women in AFU

Fraudsters who appropriated over 100 drones for AFU and defrauded volunteers and sellers of UAH 11 million exposed - Prosecutor General’s Office. PHOTOS 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. 4 685 21 Previously in trend: financial fraud

Volunteer, activist and soldier from Avdiivka, Oleksii Savkevych (Maestro), died at front. PHOTOS 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. 5 102 11 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Kharkiv volunteer and writer Yevheniia Dukhopelnikova tragically dies. PHOTO 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. 17 695 7

They wanted to kill family of volunteers: SSU exposes criminal group in Cherkasy region. PHOTOS 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. 6 244 4

He sold 9 humanitarian vehicles worth UAH 1.7 million: Pseudo-military exposed in Sumy. PHOTO 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. 4 395 12

Situation at frontline is difficult, fighting around clock: volunteer Yusupova asks for help to buy drones and generators for soldiers. PHOTOS 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. 2 600 11 Previously in trend: Volunteers for the Army

Ukrposhta announces issue of "Country of Volunteers" stamp: Ukrainians chose design sketch. PHOTO Ukrposhta announces issue of "Country of Volunteers" stamp: Ukrainians chose design sketch. PHOTO A new postal set from Ukrposhta is dedicated to Ukrainian volunteers. 2 258 26

Defenders are critically short of drones: volunteer Yusupova announces fundraising for soldiers. PHOTOS 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. 2 999 38 Previously in trend: Volunteers for the Army

Soldiers are freezing in trenches: Volunteer Yusupova announces fundraising for heaters, walkie-talkies and charging stations for soldiers. PHOTOS 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. 5 139 32 Previously in trend: Volunteers for the Army

Off-road vehicles, drones and dry rations: Latvian volunteers to donate 200 thousand euros worth of aid to Azov. PHOTOS 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. 2 464 10

Artillery men and infantry men in Pokrovsk direction urgently need walkie talkies and drones - volunteer Yusupova. PHOTOS 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. 1 852 17 Previously in trend: Volunteers for the Army

Situation at front is very difficult: Volunteer Yusupova asks for help with purchasing drones, walkie-talkies and other equipment for soldiers. PHOTOS 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. 4 680 24 Previously in trend: Volunteers for the Army

Critically difficult situation in Pokrovsk direction. Soldiers urgently need drones, charging stations, thermal imager and generator, - volunteer Yusupova. PHOTOS 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. 7 514 44 Previously in trend: Volunteers for the Army

Volunteer Yusupova: Vovchansk defenders need urgent help with purchasing drones and charging stations. PHOTOS 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. 3 812 32 Previously in trend: Volunteers for the Army

Occupiers attack volunteer vehicles and humanitarian aid distribution point in Stanislav: two people are injured. PHOTOS (updated) 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. 1 619 0 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Price of question is lives of soldiers: Volunteer Yusupova asks for help with purchase of drones and other equipment for soldiers. PHOTOS 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. 3 261 25 Previously in trend: Volunteers for the Army

Attack on volunteer in Kyiv because of Ukrainian language: second suspect was detained. PHOTO 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. 15 837 83

Russian offensive along entire frontline continues, soldiers lack drones, Starlink and electronic warfare equipment - volunteer Yusupova. PHOTOS 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. "The Russian offensive along the entire frontline - from Kharkiv to Robotyne village in Zaporizhzhia region - continues. There are bloody battles going on... There is a great lack of drones, starliners and EWs. People, we are asking for help in... 5 011 30 Previously in trend: War

Kyiv bids farewell to soldier Eduard Khatmullin, who died in battle against occupiers. VIDEO+PHOTOS Kyiv bids farewell to soldier Eduard Khatmullin, who died in battle against occupiers. VIDEO+PHOTOS Kyiv bids farewell to 57th SIB soldier and volunteer Eduard Khatmullin, who died in late April in a battle against ruscists in the Kharkiv region. 5 458 8 Previously in trend: War

Occupiers storm and destroy Chasiv Yar: Volunteer Yusupova asks for help in purchasing drones and electronic warfare equipment for Armed Forces. PHOTOS Occupiers storm and destroy Chasiv Yar: Volunteer Yusupova asks for help in purchasing drones and electronic warfare equipment for Armed Forces. PHOTOS Volunteer Natalia Yusupova is raising funds to purchase electronic warfare equipment and drones for the defenders of Chasiv Yar. Military hospitals also need funds for ALS machines. 8 325 14 Previously in trend: War

Volunteer Yusupova asks for help with purchase of 100 external fixation devices for frontline hospital. PHOTO Volunteer Yusupova asks for help with purchase of 100 external fixation devices for frontline hospital. PHOTO Volunteer Natalia Yusupova asks for help with the purchase of 100 external fixation devices (EFDs) for a frontline hospital. 4 115 22 Previously in trend: War

Melitopol volunteer Marharyta Kharenko was sentenced to 20 years in prison by occupiers for her pro-Ukrainian stance. PHOTO Melitopol volunteer Marharyta Kharenko was sentenced to 20 years in prison by occupiers for her pro-Ukrainian stance. PHOTO The occupiers sentenced Margarita Kharenko, a volunteer of the Ukrainian Volunteer Service from Melitopol, to 20 years in prison, who was temporarily occupied at the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. 7 412 21

Collaborator from Crimea buys drones, off-road vehicles and equipment for ruscists. She was served notice of suspicion - SSU. PHOTO Collaborator from Crimea buys drones, off-road vehicles and equipment for ruscists. She was served notice of suspicion - SSU. PHOTO The Security Service of Ukraine has served a notice of suspicion to a collaborator hiding in the temporarily occupied Crimea and financing Russian occupation groups. 8 077 21

Situation at front is extremely difficult. Soldiers need quadcopters, thermal imagers and generators - volunteer Yusupova. PHOTOS Situation at front is extremely difficult. Soldiers need quadcopters, thermal imagers and generators - volunteer Yusupova. PHOTOS Ukrainian defenders fighting on the frontline need help with the purchase of quadcopters, radio stations, thermal imagers, generators and night vision devices. 5 047 32 Previously in trend: War

Logistics unit of Air Assault Forces received two Foden tractors, which were converted to military’s order. PHOTO Logistics unit of Air Assault Forces received two Foden tractors, which were converted to military’s order. PHOTO During a trip to the eastern front, the fifth president and leader of the European Solidarity party, Petro Poroshenko, handed over two Foden tractors to the logistics unit of the Ukrainian Airborne Forces, which had been converted to meet the military’s needs. 5 663 19

Blind schoolgirl from Lviv region raises ₴2 million for AFU, singing in streets and in churches. PHOTOS Blind schoolgirl from Lviv region raises ₴2 million for AFU, singing in streets and in churches. PHOTOS Ten-year-old blind Anna-Maria Herman from Komarne near Lviv raised more than two million hryvnias for the needs of Ukrainian defenders by singing in the streets and churches in 2022-23. 5 540 42

There are many seriously wounded: Volunteer Yusupova asks for help for soldiers in hospital and at front line. PHOTOS There are many seriously wounded: Volunteer Yusupova asks for help for soldiers in hospital and at front line. PHOTOS Ukrainian defenders in frontline hospitals need devices to save limbs. And soldiers on the front line need drones and charging stations. 14 399 46 Previously in trend: War

Volunteer Yusupova asks for help in purchasing drones, generators and charging stations for AFU: "There are lots of orders from frontline". PHOTOS Volunteer Yusupova asks for help in purchasing drones, generators and charging stations for AFU: "There are lots of orders from frontline". PHOTOS Volunteer Nataliia Yusupova asks for help in purchasing drones for the defenders, as well as generators, charging stations, thermal imagers and mine-resistant boots. 4 266 22 Previously in trend: War

Avdiivka direction, where heavy fighting continues, is in need of radios, batteries, charging stations and drones: Volunteer Yusupova asks for donations to help defenders. PHOTOS Avdiivka direction, where heavy fighting continues, is in need of radios, batteries, charging stations and drones: Volunteer Yusupova asks for donations to help defenders. PHOTOS Ukrainian defenders in the Avdiivka direction, where very heavy fighting is taking place, need radios, batteries, charging stations and drones. 4 967 21

In Avdiivka, where heavy fighting continues, soldiers need help with purchase of walkie-talkies and drones, - volunteer Yusupova. PHOTOS In Avdiivka, where heavy fighting continues, soldiers need help with purchase of walkie-talkies and drones, - volunteer Yusupova. PHOTOS Ukrainian defenders, who are currently fighting bloody battles in Avdiivka, need help with the purchase of drones, walkie-talkies, batteries and other equipment. 7 613 57 Previously in trend: War

Dmytro Odynets, volunteer of "Solomianski kotyky" [Soloma cats-ed.] and soldier of assault company "Honor", was killed while performing combat mission in Kharkiv region. PHOTO Dmytro Odynets, volunteer of "Solomianski kotyky" [Soloma cats-ed.] and soldier of assault company "Honor", was killed while performing combat mission in Kharkiv region. PHOTO Near Synkivka in the Kharkiv region, Dmytro Odynets, a volunteer of the Solomyanski kotyky [Soloma cats-ed.] Charitable Foundation and a fighter of the Honor assault company of the Da Vinci Wolves battalion was killed. He was unfit for service, but in July 2023 he joined the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 7 731 4

Danish volunteer paramedic Oskar Alexander Koksvik Johansson killed at front in Ukraine. PHOTO Danish volunteer paramedic Oskar Alexander Koksvik Johansson killed at front in Ukraine. PHOTO A Danish volunteer paramedic, Oskar Alexander Koksvik Johansson, who had been actively helping Ukrainians defend their land from the first days of the full-scale Russian invasion, was killed at the front in Ukraine. 8 075 10 Previously in trend: War

Air Command "Centre" received additional equipment for command post and server room. PHOTO Air Command "Centre" received additional equipment for command post and server room. PHOTO The Centre Air Command, which provides round-the-clock protection of the state border in the airspace and reliable cover from air strikes, has received new equipment. 3 081 9 Previously in trend: War

Ruscists fired at volunteers who were carrying humanitarian aid to village of Sadove in Kherson region. PHOTO Ruscists fired at volunteers who were carrying humanitarian aid to village of Sadove in Kherson region. PHOTO A group of international volunteers came under fire from the Russian army in the de-occupied territory of the Kherson region. 2 594 3 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Occupiers in Kherson region do not allow volunteers into villages where residents sit on roofs, - Russian media. PHOTOS Occupiers in Kherson region do not allow volunteers into villages where residents sit on roofs, - Russian media. PHOTOS The occupiers do not allow volunteers with boats and life jackets to enter settlements where people are waiting for help on the roofs of their houses. 9 873 22 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Cars with police officers and volunteers came under enemy fire in Kherson region, there are wounded, - National Police. PHOTOS Cars with police officers and volunteers came under enemy fire in Kherson region, there are wounded, - National Police. PHOTOS During another call-out on the territory of the de-occupied Kherson region, policemen and a car with volunteers from Kryvy Rih came under enemy fire. 6 763 3 Previously in trend: War

Large exchange of prisoners: Ukraine returned 116 people, including 87 soldiers of Armed Forces, Mariupol defenders, Kherson partisans. VIDEO&PHOTOS. VIDEO&PHOTOS Large exchange of prisoners: Ukraine returned 116 people, including 87 soldiers of Armed Forces, Mariupol defenders, Kherson partisans. VIDEO&PHOTOS. VIDEO&PHOTOS Another large exchange of prisoners took place. 16 188 35 Previously in trend: War

All-Ukrainian campaign "United": Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers and volunteers became heroes of billboards. PHOTOS All-Ukrainian campaign "United": Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers and volunteers became heroes of billboards. PHOTOS Armed Forces of Ukraine joined all-Ukrainian campaign of outdoor social advertising "United". 4 245 10 Previously in trend: War

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