We deliver critical essentials to frontline Ukrainian military units. Get involved from anywhere to help Ukraine Win. UDS is a 501(c)(3) organization.
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Why we help.
“This past week alone, Russia has used more than 2,300 attack drones, 1,590 aerial bombs, and 15 missiles of various types against Ukraine. Brutal strikes that are difficult to counter.”~ Zelensky
This past week alone, Russia has used more than 2,300 attack drones, 1,590 aerial bombs, and 15 missiles of various types against Ukraine. Brutal strikes that are difficult to counter. Overnight and into this morning, the Russians targeted energy infrastructure in Zaporizhzhia and the Sumy, Odesa, Zhytomyr, and Kirovohrad regions. Railway infrastructure in the Dnipro, Kharkiv, and Zaporizhzhia regions also came under attack. Russia also carried out strikes on the Donetsk and Kyiv regions. Sixteen people have been reported injured.
The Russians are targeting substations with “shaheds.” And many of these strikes are getting through because restrictions on the operating speed of Starshield terminals along the front line and in the temporarily occupied territories are still there. Our interceptor drones lose connection with their operators at a speed of 161 kilometers per hour (100 miles per hour) and simply cannot catch up with Russian jet-powered “shaheds.” We are counting on these restrictions being lifted. The protection of lives and Ukraine’s energy infrastructure ahead of winter directly depends on this. The teams of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Defense, and the Presidential Office have been instructed to work as closely as possible with the American side and SpaceX. It is important to be on the right side of history. It is essential to help Ukraine. Thank you to everyone who supports our defense.
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Tonight! Join us Friday, November 13th at 7:30 pm for a jazz concert featuring Taras Luka. Taras is an award-winning Ukrainian-Canadian composer and multi-instrumentalist. The concert will be at the Ukrainian Cultural Center Toloka, 1940 124th Ave NE, A108/109, Bellevue. More info:
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On Ukraine's "zero line" and in the gray zone, there is no such thing as too many batteries. They power the equipment that saves lives. No too long ago we sent a batch of batteries to a brigade operating in Ukraine's southeast region. Defenders always need more. Please pitch in so we can send more. ukrainedefensesupport.org/ca…
Come see this important Ukrainian film with us, Soldiers of Song, on Monday, Nov. 16 at 6 pm at the University of Puget Sound's Rausch Auditorium. The film documents the lives of musicians during russia's full-scale invasion and shows how Ukrainian music has become a source of resistance as the aggressor attempts to erase Ukrainian culture. It is free to attend the film screening. Donations to UDS are requested to help us send essentials to Ukraine's frontlines. The auditorium is at 1500 N. Warner St., Tacoma. Best parking is at Lots P-3, P-4 and P-5
We have extended the hours of our online auction, so you have more time to browse and bid! Every winning bid and every donation will help us send essential supplies to Ukraine's frontlines. Join us tonight! givebutter.com/c/uds-online-…
Ukraine’s defenders need portable power to keep critical gear running, especially during cold weather that drains batteries faster. This includes communications equipment, drone jammers and detectors, computers, and more. Helping Ukraine’s defenders gives civilians a better chance at surviving this winter as russia continues its campaign of terror against Ukrainian civilians by destroying power generation and transmission sites across the country. Putin’s goal, once again, is to freeze to death as many Ukrainians as possible.
Power saves lives. Please pitch in!
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Today is the LAST DAY you can help Ukraine by shopping in our online auction! It closes at 7 pm PST. Check out all the great trips, artwork, jewelry & more, and help us send essential supplies to Ukraine's frontlines. givebutter.com/c/uds-online-…
You could bid on and win this beautiful, cozy throw blanket while also helping Ukraine's frontline defenders and medics! This blanket is from the @KyivIndependent is just one of the many treasures you can find in our online auction, happening now through Nov. 10! Don't miss out! There are lots of great gifts available. Tickets are $15 and cover the cost of U.S. shipping of most items. ukrainedefensesupport.org/ev…
Roman is a hero of Ukraine. He is the eldest son of two of our volunteers, a defender of Mariupol who survived 31 brutal months as a POW and he is one of the few survivors of the horrific Olenivka prison massacre. He has signed a Ukrainian flag for our online auction. You could win it!
Please join us in our first ever online auction, open through Nov. 10! We have an amazing selection of fantastic finds, including signed flags, original art, quilts, a piece of a russian missile found in Ukraine, war-related items decorated by Ukrainian soldiers, a trip to Mexico, and more. There is something for everyone at a variety of price points.
Tickets are $15. The ticket cost will cover the cost of shipping most items within the continental U.S. Anyone with a credit card and a U.S. shipping address can participate, so please share this post with your family and friends who may be interested in helping Ukraine in this way.
For those who can pick up their items at European Foods in North Seattle, you can enter the code PICKUP when you "purchase" your ticket, and you can participate for free! Items must be picked up on Thursday evenings from 7 - 9 pm at European Foods on the following days: Nov. 12, Nov. 19, Dec. 3, Dec. 10.
Proceeds from the auction will be used to send essential supplies like generators, evacuation vehicles, and medical supplies to Ukraine to help frontline defenders survive another brutal winter. givebutter.com/c/uds-online-…
These are some of Ukraine's brave defenders you can help by shopping in our online auction, open now through Nov. 10. Tickets are just $15 and will cover the cost of U.S. shipping for most items. Let's send more essentials Ukrainians need to survive another brutal winter! Be a part of helping Ukraine, find some great holiday gifts & make a real difference. ukrainedefensesupport.org/ev…
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It’s Caturday in Ukraine too. Please do something, anything, to help Ukraine today.
You could join the @UDS4Ukraine online auction & find great holiday gifts & help Ukraine at the same time. givebutter.com/c/uds-online-…
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You could bid on and win this beautiful, handmade lap/baby quilt while also helping Ukraine's frontline defenders and medics! This special little quilt is just one of the many treasures you can find in our online auction, happening now through Nov. 10! Don't miss out! There are lots of great gifts available. Tickets are $15 and cover the cost of U.S. shipping of most items. ukrainedefensesupport.org/ev…
Please join us in our first ever online auction today through Nov. 10. We have an amazing selection of fantastic finds, including original art, quilts, pottery, porcelain, antiques, pet gifts, garden plants, kids' gifts, fashion items, a piece of a russian missile found in Ukraine, war-related items decorated by Ukrainian soldiers, a football signed by Greg Olsen, fun activities, gourmet coffee, a Christmas in Ukraine collection, games, puzzles, a trip to Mexico, and more. There is something for everyone at a variety of price points. Auction item minimums will all be below their actual value, which means you could get a great deal.
Some charity auctions may return a portion of sales to the item donors, but all items in our auction are fully donated, maximizing impact for Ukraine. Tickets are $15. The ticket cost will cover the cost of shipping most items within the continental U.S. Anyone with a credit card and a U.S. shipping address can participate in this auction, so please share this with your family and friends who may be interested in helping Ukraine in this way.
For those who can pick up their items at European Foods in North Seattle, you can enter the code PICKUP when you "purchase" your ticket, and you can participate for free! Items must be picked up on Thursday evenings from 7 - 9 pm at European Foods on the following days: Nov. 12, Nov. 19, Dec. 3, Dec. 10.
Proceeds from the auction will be used to send essential supplies like generators, evacuation vehicles, and medical supplies to Ukraine to help frontline defenders survive another brutal winter. givebutter.com/c/uds-online-…
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Our online auction to benefit Ukraine's defenders and medics is almost here! Look at what you could bid on and win!
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DYK the best way to stay informed about all the ways you can support Ukraine and celebrate Ukrainian culture is to subscribe to our newsletters? You'll get a weekly list of Ukrainian events and a monthly newsletter about how you can support Ukraine. The sign up form is on the bottom of our website. No spam. ukrainedefensesupport.org
Ukraine's defenders frequently need tires. Vehicles in Ukraine are constant targets for enemy fire, so we keep sending as many vehicles & tires as we can. But there's nearly always a waiting list of units in need of help getting these essential supplies. Please pitch in so we can get more units off our waiting list. ukrainedefensesupport.org/ca…
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An utterly horrific Russian attack on the settlement of Komyshuvakha in the Zaporizhzhia region. Since this morning, the settlement has been hit several times by aerial bombs. The strikes targeted a school used for humanitarian purposes – people were receiving humanitarian aid there. After the first aerial bomb strike, there was a double-tap strike with nine more bombs, specifically targeting the shelter where people were taking cover. Tragically, 18 people have already been reported killed. My condolences to their families and loved ones. Five people have been injured. A rescue operation is underway at the site, and the search for people continues. It is extremely difficult. Military forces, first responders, and special services are involved.
The Russians could not have been unaware that every week, local residents who had remained in Komyshuvakha received humanitarian aid at that very location. And this is further proof that Russia wants no de-escalation and no real justice. After the humanitarian operation in Oleshky, there was a moment when the next steps could have shown that progress toward peace was possible. With these killings, Russia is sending an entirely opposite signal: Russia is counting on more killings. There must be a response to this – a response from the world. A strong and tough response. A response to Russia. And support for Ukraine. We must protect lives. Thank you to everyone who is helping!
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We have intel that Russia is preparing a new massive attack on our country – primarily targeting energy and logistics. The assumption is basically that tomorrow the world will be watching the American midterms, and what is happening here in Ukraine, along with our difficulties with air defense and Patriot missiles, will be overlooked.
We need signals from the world to Russia that will make them feel that terror is no good, that it will bring no gains, and that as long as this war continues, their oil will burn, and they will not be able to make money doing business with the world. We must not play games with Russia’s oil or gas revenues. We must put pressure on Russia in such a way that it has no alternative but to end this war. America can do this.
Let's help save lives! Ukraine’s defenders need sources of power to keep critical gear running, despite the cold. This includes communications equipment, drone jammers and detectors, computers, and more. Helping Ukraine’s defenders gives civilians a better chance at surviving this winter as russia continues its campaign of terror against Ukrainian civilians by destroying power generation and transmission sites across the country. Putin’s goal, once again, is to freeze to death as many Ukrainians as possible.
Power saves lives. Please pitch in!
ukrainedefensesupport.org/ca…
Our online auction benefitting Ukraine's frontline defenders and medics is almost open! 💙💛Here is one of the treasures you could bid on and win! This antique Opishnya terra cotta pot has a glazed interior and is six inches tall. It's from the famous Opishnya Ceramics company in Poltava, Ukraine.
Our auction opens Nov. 6 and runs through Nov. 10. Tickets are just $15 and will cover shipping most of the items in the auction. ukrainedefensesupport.org/ev…
@RealJakeBroe ⬆️ please help us spread the word so we can send more essential gear to Ukraine’s front lines and the medics helping save Ukraine’s defenders’ lives.
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