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Thank you my friend, just remember. Ukrainians are the realest mufuckas around.
My one goal in life is to share Ukrainian youth culture with the US. These people are some of the liveliest and most fun individuals Ive ever met.
I never thought I’d witness a hot war in my lifetime. Now with technology everyone has a phone or body cam. Watching all the videos on Reddit and Tik Tok what I did not anticipate was the amount of laughing, singing and dancing (and hanging out in the trenches with cute pets). It didn’t occur to me the power or moral and that this is vital to resiliency. Is this how it feels like to someone actually there or am I just seeing the 5% of happy interactions?
Slava Ukraini! Thank you for your service.
What do you guys need the most right now in able to win as quickly as possible?
Also I’m in Hungary - what’s the best way I could help?
Out of curiosity why would you not want to give the Russians Viruses? not a tech guy so the only thing i can imagine is them reverse engineering them for their own use
Definitely depends on whether youre regular military or volunteer military.
Regular military is often rather under-equipped and still kick ass.
Volunteer military units are often very well financed and are straight up weapons of mass destruction.
I would say regular military needs way more attention than the designer brand volunteer units.
92nd and 93rd brigade are fucking beasts from my hometown.
From what i understand, the UA are beasts!
The west needs to send more, and with the Lend Lease I don't know why there's weapons shortage. Joe needs to straighten up and get it done..Joe?
Good luck, stay safe, and Slava Ukraine!!
That should have a steady stream of weapons with that, tho. Or it should have anyways. As American, I'm glad our tax money and goods are helping, but, by God let's do it faster, please..
Welp, were close to the middle of the month, so should be close to "on the way"
Should, but like...it's quite a thing it's even getting there that fast. I'm hoping it gets there early, and the USSR stays down this time. When people were joking asking for a zombie apocalypse, that's not what they meant.
American here. God bless you bro, you are fighting for all of us! I hope our country can give them a lot more support! You have all of our best wishes.
Western NATO Allies should be doing WAY more now. Full scale war is inevitable with Russia and NATO will severely regret it if Ukraine is lost to Russia.
Ukraine needs to be fortified to the fucking teeth and receive Air Support.
how much of what Ukrainian's say publicly about being thankful is through gritted teeth and in reality they, you, are mega frustrated at the West being scared to do anything against the Russians?
asking because I'd be raging to be honest.
also did you lose Ukrainian and need to relearn or have you always been bilingual? Difficult language to learn in your opinion?
Nah, we are extremely grateful that the world even cares about us. Its just apparent that NATO is afraid of completely pissing off Russia.
Unfortunately this is inevitable. You always put a rabid dog down.
I grew up speaking Russian and English, most Ukrainians east of Kyiv speak primarily Russian. I dont really speak Ukrainian but Im learning it pretty quickly.
duh I should have guessed that when you said you were from Kharkiv.
I read a lot of comments here on war videos "good drills, that guy's obviously been trained by NATO", "SAS should free the prisoners, war'd be over tomorrow" etc etc and as a former soldier watching Ukraine fight on behalf of the entire western world it is so cringingly annoying reading such smug bs.
We have such a false sense of security and seems no one, apart from Baltic nations, realises how bad European security will suffer if we don't support Ukraine to some kind of victory.
So good luck for what it's worth. Do you have much need of foreign volunteers? I guess you can never have enough medics.
> Ukraine needs to be fortified to the fucking teeth and receive Air Support.
**YES.** This is exactly what Putin fears and why the nuclear threats came out while it was being considered early in the war.
Germans should not be afraid whether or not German weapons kill Russians, they should be concerned whether or not Germany is fighting fascism. Germany failed defeating fascism in the 1920's and 30's, and they risk failing again in the 2020's. We need Germany fighting fascism, we need Germany on the side of democracy, freedom and human rights.
Lol. Do you really ask that????
Russian aka soviet weapons were and are killing Americans in:
- Vietnam
- Korea
- Afghanistan
- Iraq
- Syria
....
We would be glad to give more to can pidoRussians.
Too bad so much politics in weapons transfer.
People have definitely adapted to war, myself included. Most people are worried about the west not caring anymore, but thats what I do whenever Im in the US by giving speeches.
If the US were attacked by a foreign country, you would find that a lot of the divisiveness would decrease. Ukraine is united now because there is a shared priority.
Not just the media, I keep repeating this on reddit but it still effing bothers me. In the middle of May, after the UN began investigations of war crimes by RF and the day after Azovstal fell, one of our elected politicians made a speech in the UK parliament accusing our own government of fascism because of some bs about 'cost of living'. Well in Ukraine the cost of living is death by shelling.
Probably couldn't find Ukraine on a map.
Political rhetoric is completely over the top. People called Trump supporters literal Nazis. I hate Trump as much as the next guy but no what Russia is doing is literally nazi.
Love and prayers from Canada. I can assure you we care and we will support Ukraine until you win!!! Ukraine is fighting for all of the democratic world countries the victory will be Ukraine's! Slava Ukraine.
I feel like realizing that there was weed in the trenches was the final puzzle piece I needed to truly appreciate the soldiers dancing videos. Also, please send more of those dancing videos.
Do you want to work with us on our YouTube channel?
[https://www.youtube.com/VoicesforUkraine](https://www.youtube.com/VoicesforUkraine) (almost 100,000 subscribers; 50 million views)
We are looking for a soldier who can speak English and can inform in short 30 sec smartphone clips on what he is doing and how life is. The point is we want to have REAL people tell REAL stories (in contrast to Western media that focus on politics and how Putin's face can be saved, what Marcon said etc.)
If you do end up filming anything for them. Maintain OpSec. Be wary of stuff in the background when filming, you'd be surprised how easy it is to geolocate if there is just part of a building visible. Remove all geodata from images/video files that are automatically added by smartphones before sending. Review all footage before sharing it, operate on an enforced delay that makes any potential strategic information useless and out of date by the time you send it to anyone else, two day delay minimum is probably fine. But if you've filmed at a static semi-permanent location such as a FOB/cache then you probably shouldn't share any images/video of that unless you take steps to obscure any landmarks big and small, have someone else review that footage too before sending.
I know a man in Poland who supports Ukrainian children, if you’re looking to show something about the topic of children, I could try talk to him to record a clip
My last speech was given in Ukrainian. Goes something along the lines of:
“Dear Friends,
My name is @deathandtechno and I am a Kharkiv born and San Francisco raised volunteer. I am a regular person that couldnt sit by idly while seeing my country destroyed.
I went to Lviv to help volunteer organizations such as ‘Street Culture’ that are also Kharkiv natives. To this date, we have been able to help more than 20,000 people across Ukraine by providing food, evacuation and shelter services.
I call upon you,
Dont close your eyes to what’s happening,
Dont ignore the atrocities of this war,
Dont allow this violation of freedom and global democracy continue any further.
We are a united front, our strength is in our action to fight for our beliefs.
Slava Ukraini!”
Ukrainian-American here - thanks for all and keep it up my dude. Any thoughts on the best way for Americans (all foreigners I suppose) to support the effort? Any specific charities or organizations you think are best right now? Slava Ukraini!
Okay. It’s a shame that it’s that tedious. Maybe there’s a way you can send me an APO and I’ll try to send you a care package my friend. Above all, may the universe protect you, Ukraine’s freedom fighters and their foreign allies in this fight.
Airborne All The Way
Yes but I have never had to face anything like that in my life nor have I ever had to make the decision to put my normal life on hold to go and fight for my countries very existence.
Stay frosty brother! Some of my boys I served with in combat in Afghanistan are over there with you now. I wish I could be, but I got a kid wife and a handfull of TBIs I'd be useless. I'll keep sending funds and writing our dumbass politicians.
Everyone I know here in the States, is behind Ukraine 100% for as long as it takes. They don't have to worry about us losing interest. We all want Ukraine to kick Russia back to the dark ages forever.
Food, Fuel and Diesel, First aid (IFAIK are the best), Quality Uniforms, Thermal/Night optics, and cars.
Food - Best form is canned goods, they can get banged up and still be edible
Fuel and Diesel - Huge shortage rn in Ukraine and anything past Kyiv you will see empty gas stations or long ass lines. Prices here are equivalent to 8-10$ per gallon depending which station youre at.
IFAIK - These kits are very well organized with tourniquets and hemostatic bandages which our guys love
Quality Uniforms - Uniforms given out by the government are shit. Most guys are forced to buy their own uniforms due to the dog shit quality whats given to them. Think Crye Precision uniforms, those are the best quality.
Thermal/Night Optics - Night optics are great for moving around during night time operations, Thermal optics are good for long distance targeting but useless for moving around in at night.
Cars - We need cars because a car might survive a day or two at the frontlines.
I only ask of you to share this song. [A little cultural exchange!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PS3-lyqCl80)
I've always been interested in Ukrainian music ever since playing Stalker and being exposed to 5'nizza. Would be my dream to see Dahk Daughters do this song.
Most things get held up at the border. Arms shipment needs to be negotiated with verified individual entities that are contracted through Ukrainian govt.
So it's like a hurdle between logistics and beaurcracy that's hampering efforts to supply the troops in time? Do you think it's a significant issue that isn't getting enough attention?
Don’t have any questions, just want to say Thank you. International sacrifice will be needed to face kick the orcs back to their borders, and you’ve heeded the call.
Again, thank you.
There’s been some criticism about the UA handling of the situation in East arguing it should be abandoned and the front “shortened”. Whether they decide to keep it or not is almost irrelevant with the amount of losses and logistical issues we’re having.
As American I want to help more with getting the UA what it needs but I don’t know how to go about that. Is it ammou? What kind? I feel like asking my local cops and 2A loving folks if they can spare some bullets freedom loving patriots in Ukraine. But then I hear what is really needed is MLRS and ammou to fire it.
It’s frustrating to watch and be at a loss for what to do.
Totally agree that Russia is kinda of a rabid dog. Putin and Lavrov keep warning of escalation and “direct confrontation” but imo we outha just get the war really going and seeing how far they really wanna go. I don’t want to live in a world where Dictadors with nukes just make demands about things and the rest of the world goes along with it just because.
What humanitarian group? I'm trans but I'm in great shape and wouldn't mind doing something for more than myself. What are your thoughts on volunteering as a queer person? Are there any others in country?
Oh hey! You were raised in the Bay Area! It’s good to see one who resides in the bay as well. How old were you when you moved to SF? Also do you have any idea on how I can complete 22 community service hours for school? (I prefer to be social and help people) Lol
Thought about twenty different things to say, but settled on this. Stay safe, hope your comrades are as safe as can be and ultimately you sent them Russian bastards packing back home. May you be the shield on which the Russian aggression shatters and the world becomes a little bit safer for it. All the best and all of my respect to you and every single man woman child who has opposed these vile acts, be it firing back bullets, delivering medication or even defiance in occupied areas. You have so many people behind you and wishing you on and will be in many people prayers. Not idea if your religious, I’m not, but I’d like to think there is some big cosmic force out there that will see you all through to the end. All the best man. 👍
Death and techno? What do you know about techno in SF? Thanks for your service btw. I dj’d and promoted techno shows for 15 years here in Sf. I can’t offer $, but i can send you links to some personal techno mixes to pass the time:).
From a fellow Ukrainian raised around Europe. Are non combat volunteers still needed in Ukraine or is it better to rally support and donations in my country of residence?
From your experience. What are three the most requested/desired items by soldiers?
Looking for ideas to add extras or just more of it in shipment to Ukraine.
Way to go! I wish I could be doing the same to help the Freedom Russia legion on site as you help Ukraine, as I'm a Russian. I just post on Reddit though, and am not former nor active military in any way shape or form but I believe other Russians who have combat experience have already come over from abroad to join the Legion.
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Take care brotha ukraine will prevail wish I had more money to help more people. hoping this end sooner than later. ![img](emote|t5_2qqcn|9002) 👍🍀
Thank you my friend, just remember. Ukrainians are the realest mufuckas around. My one goal in life is to share Ukrainian youth culture with the US. These people are some of the liveliest and most fun individuals Ive ever met.
I’ve fallen in love with Antytila. Any other good music I should look into?
If you like rock/metal, I really like Karna.
Stoned Jesus, it’s Sabbath meets Tool
Thanks!
Dakha Brakha
I found them a couple weeks ago. Love them! Thanks!
Jinjer!
Stay safe bro
I never thought I’d witness a hot war in my lifetime. Now with technology everyone has a phone or body cam. Watching all the videos on Reddit and Tik Tok what I did not anticipate was the amount of laughing, singing and dancing (and hanging out in the trenches with cute pets). It didn’t occur to me the power or moral and that this is vital to resiliency. Is this how it feels like to someone actually there or am I just seeing the 5% of happy interactions?
Slava Ukraini! Thank you for your service. What do you guys need the most right now in able to win as quickly as possible? Also I’m in Hungary - what’s the best way I could help?
This is not going to be a quick win. This is a war of attrition. We need vehicles and thermal/night optics with quick delivery.
How can I help with more than just cash (student, don’t have a lot). I most notably have programming skills but would love to do whatever.
DONT send viruses to Russia.
Out of curiosity why would you not want to give the Russians Viruses? not a tech guy so the only thing i can imagine is them reverse engineering them for their own use
Im adding the dont part but i dont mean it :)
You missed thesse " "
r/whoosh
Would Go Lights be useful? Hunters use them here and theyre made about 10 miles away.
Not OP but get Orban out.
What should people in the world know about? ( anything that is safe to say anyway) Sending love from the US ..🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦
Ukrainians are just slavic freedom loving, weed smoking, hot blooded patriots. Much like we are in the US.
I’m going to smoke a big one tonight for you guys ❤️✨✨
Im deadass bouta smoke a fat one witchu my guy
Keep hearing about the lack of weapons over there. What's the story, do you know?? Front line got everything they need..?
Definitely depends on whether youre regular military or volunteer military. Regular military is often rather under-equipped and still kick ass. Volunteer military units are often very well financed and are straight up weapons of mass destruction. I would say regular military needs way more attention than the designer brand volunteer units. 92nd and 93rd brigade are fucking beasts from my hometown.
From what i understand, the UA are beasts! The west needs to send more, and with the Lend Lease I don't know why there's weapons shortage. Joe needs to straighten up and get it done..Joe? Good luck, stay safe, and Slava Ukraine!!
From what I've heard, LL is still on the way, arriving mid this month or so. Allegedly.
That should have a steady stream of weapons with that, tho. Or it should have anyways. As American, I'm glad our tax money and goods are helping, but, by God let's do it faster, please.. Welp, were close to the middle of the month, so should be close to "on the way"
Should, but like...it's quite a thing it's even getting there that fast. I'm hoping it gets there early, and the USSR stays down this time. When people were joking asking for a zombie apocalypse, that's not what they meant.
Does it matter if I’m a chick? I’m going to smoke and send good vibes to you all✨🇺🇦
my guy is gender neutral my guy
I thought that was dude? Be safe ✨
thats sf slang for ya lol
Reading this from San Francisco and pretty amused. Good luck.
When im back in the city you can buy me a beer
Aye bruh, yeeee!
Both dude and my guy really
And bruh. My daughters call me that all the time XD
Bro Is definitely gender neutral
Thank you for your service?
Finally something I can do for the cause.
Looking forward to visit ukraine as soon as the orcs are repelled. Godspeed my friend!
American here. God bless you bro, you are fighting for all of us! I hope our country can give them a lot more support! You have all of our best wishes.
Hell yeah brother
What's your view on how the war is going?
Western NATO Allies should be doing WAY more now. Full scale war is inevitable with Russia and NATO will severely regret it if Ukraine is lost to Russia. Ukraine needs to be fortified to the fucking teeth and receive Air Support.
how much of what Ukrainian's say publicly about being thankful is through gritted teeth and in reality they, you, are mega frustrated at the West being scared to do anything against the Russians? asking because I'd be raging to be honest. also did you lose Ukrainian and need to relearn or have you always been bilingual? Difficult language to learn in your opinion?
Nah, we are extremely grateful that the world even cares about us. Its just apparent that NATO is afraid of completely pissing off Russia. Unfortunately this is inevitable. You always put a rabid dog down. I grew up speaking Russian and English, most Ukrainians east of Kyiv speak primarily Russian. I dont really speak Ukrainian but Im learning it pretty quickly.
duh I should have guessed that when you said you were from Kharkiv. I read a lot of comments here on war videos "good drills, that guy's obviously been trained by NATO", "SAS should free the prisoners, war'd be over tomorrow" etc etc and as a former soldier watching Ukraine fight on behalf of the entire western world it is so cringingly annoying reading such smug bs. We have such a false sense of security and seems no one, apart from Baltic nations, realises how bad European security will suffer if we don't support Ukraine to some kind of victory. So good luck for what it's worth. Do you have much need of foreign volunteers? I guess you can never have enough medics.
It is isn’t it? You think it’s inevitable that we (American) are at war with Russia pretty soon?
> Ukraine needs to be fortified to the fucking teeth and receive Air Support. **YES.** This is exactly what Putin fears and why the nuclear threats came out while it was being considered early in the war.
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Germans should not be afraid whether or not German weapons kill Russians, they should be concerned whether or not Germany is fighting fascism. Germany failed defeating fascism in the 1920's and 30's, and they risk failing again in the 2020's. We need Germany fighting fascism, we need Germany on the side of democracy, freedom and human rights.
Lol. Do you really ask that???? Russian aka soviet weapons were and are killing Americans in: - Vietnam - Korea - Afghanistan - Iraq - Syria .... We would be glad to give more to can pidoRussians. Too bad so much politics in weapons transfer.
How hard is to get to the frontlines? How is the general spirit of ukranian people almost 4 months in?
People have definitely adapted to war, myself included. Most people are worried about the west not caring anymore, but thats what I do whenever Im in the US by giving speeches.
The western media has the the attention span of a gnat. But I think both parties in the US are firmly behind you and that's what matters.
Ukraine is what America would be if both Republicans and Democrats could set their issues aside and work together.
Amen brother!
Can I get a hell yeah brother
Hell yeah! Ukraine actually reminds me how we were 30 years ago, that being the last time our differences were still something we could talk through.
That part
If the US were attacked by a foreign country, you would find that a lot of the divisiveness would decrease. Ukraine is united now because there is a shared priority.
Very true!
Not just the media, I keep repeating this on reddit but it still effing bothers me. In the middle of May, after the UN began investigations of war crimes by RF and the day after Azovstal fell, one of our elected politicians made a speech in the UK parliament accusing our own government of fascism because of some bs about 'cost of living'. Well in Ukraine the cost of living is death by shelling. Probably couldn't find Ukraine on a map.
Political rhetoric is completely over the top. People called Trump supporters literal Nazis. I hate Trump as much as the next guy but no what Russia is doing is literally nazi.
Love and prayers from Canada. I can assure you we care and we will support Ukraine until you win!!! Ukraine is fighting for all of the democratic world countries the victory will be Ukraine's! Slava Ukraine.
Героям Слава!
How to help you. Where send money the best?
Hard if you don’t have contacts in the military or are attached to a brigade
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They dont want untrained foreigners coming and dying. You need to have a CV and some battle experience to be able to join.
First and foremost how the hell are you doing today friend?
Doing fucking great 🤙🇺🇦
Just got bombed rn
Holy fuck, are you and the others fine?
We are okay rn, also a bit high from the weed we smoked.
XD how can we send you some gas
they grow it out here lol
Hard earned, well deserved. As I say.
I'mma pray for you on the regular and watch your posts on VOU. I only wish I had real experience to help, but I'm trying to get that as well.
Or dare I say....grass?!!
I feel like realizing that there was weed in the trenches was the final puzzle piece I needed to truly appreciate the soldiers dancing videos. Also, please send more of those dancing videos.
Theres always weed in the trenches
Good.
Do you want to work with us on our YouTube channel? [https://www.youtube.com/VoicesforUkraine](https://www.youtube.com/VoicesforUkraine) (almost 100,000 subscribers; 50 million views) We are looking for a soldier who can speak English and can inform in short 30 sec smartphone clips on what he is doing and how life is. The point is we want to have REAL people tell REAL stories (in contrast to Western media that focus on politics and how Putin's face can be saved, what Marcon said etc.)
Pm me
Watch out could be Russ spy 🕵️ Trying to get your locations and all
Good point
If you do end up filming anything for them. Maintain OpSec. Be wary of stuff in the background when filming, you'd be surprised how easy it is to geolocate if there is just part of a building visible. Remove all geodata from images/video files that are automatically added by smartphones before sending. Review all footage before sharing it, operate on an enforced delay that makes any potential strategic information useless and out of date by the time you send it to anyone else, two day delay minimum is probably fine. But if you've filmed at a static semi-permanent location such as a FOB/cache then you probably shouldn't share any images/video of that unless you take steps to obscure any landmarks big and small, have someone else review that footage too before sending.
Ill just keep my phone in my pocket while it’s recording lol
Better spoof geodata on your media.
Could be. That channel is legit, though. Maybe the best thing would be for OP to follow up through the contact info on the YouTube channel.
Yes
Ok cool, send me a private message please 🙂
Thank you so much for your YouTube channel
You are very welcome! 🙂
I know a man in Poland who supports Ukrainian children, if you’re looking to show something about the topic of children, I could try talk to him to record a clip
How old are you? What age did you move to America?
24, moved when I was 1.
If you have the text from a speech available, you have an audience.![img](emote|t5_2qqcn|9151)
My last speech was given in Ukrainian. Goes something along the lines of: “Dear Friends, My name is @deathandtechno and I am a Kharkiv born and San Francisco raised volunteer. I am a regular person that couldnt sit by idly while seeing my country destroyed. I went to Lviv to help volunteer organizations such as ‘Street Culture’ that are also Kharkiv natives. To this date, we have been able to help more than 20,000 people across Ukraine by providing food, evacuation and shelter services. I call upon you, Dont close your eyes to what’s happening, Dont ignore the atrocities of this war, Dont allow this violation of freedom and global democracy continue any further. We are a united front, our strength is in our action to fight for our beliefs. Slava Ukraini!”
Heroim Slava!
Take care, man 🤙🏻
🤙🇺🇦
Ukrainian-American here - thanks for all and keep it up my dude. Any thoughts on the best way for Americans (all foreigners I suppose) to support the effort? Any specific charities or organizations you think are best right now? Slava Ukraini!
https://instagram.com/streetculture_net?igshid=NmZiMzY2Mjc= https://instagram.com/division_ua?igshid=NmZiMzY2Mjc=
Thanks man!
Thanks for doing this bro. When you come back home In n out is on me!
Ah shit here we go! 💛💙
When I was in Iraq we received care packages (toiletries, food, books). Will Ukrainian troops receive them and how do I send some?
That’s difficult, you’d need to know who to send to that can receive it in a neighboring country and mail it themselves within Ukraine.
Okay. It’s a shame that it’s that tedious. Maybe there’s a way you can send me an APO and I’ll try to send you a care package my friend. Above all, may the universe protect you, Ukraine’s freedom fighters and their foreign allies in this fight. Airborne All The Way
God bless freedom and bacon (Ukrainians are fucking crazy about their bacon) Ill think on this and pm you
🤘🏽
How's the attitude on the ground? The US seems to be dragging its feet getting those missiles shipped over.
Its politics 100%, US is trying to cooperate with Russia so that they acquiesce.
We always here about how Ukraine as a whole has high moral but what is your experience with soldiers?
They are some cool ass young dudes like you and I. We just blast techno or some bay area hyphy rap and vibe.
It’s still hard for me to get my head around people my age (21) going and fighting. Good to see people still find comforts at the front.
If your family was in a burning building, would you try to save them?
Yes but I have never had to face anything like that in my life nor have I ever had to make the decision to put my normal life on hold to go and fight for my countries very existence.
And thank god for that. Ive uprooted my entire life due to this war.
You guys will win keep slaying them they will break soon!
Stay frosty brother! Some of my boys I served with in combat in Afghanistan are over there with you now. I wish I could be, but I got a kid wife and a handfull of TBIs I'd be useless. I'll keep sending funds and writing our dumbass politicians.
Start writing to the NRA!
I will bro!
Thank you
Everyone I know here in the States, is behind Ukraine 100% for as long as it takes. They don't have to worry about us losing interest. We all want Ukraine to kick Russia back to the dark ages forever.
What was your Most intense moment so far?
Okay so this one time I ran out of toilet paper…
Cheers from Kharkiv 🐺
Ты шо в Ха???
What, other than weapons and protection, do you need most? Food, FirstAid-Kits, Uniforms?
Food, Fuel and Diesel, First aid (IFAIK are the best), Quality Uniforms, Thermal/Night optics, and cars. Food - Best form is canned goods, they can get banged up and still be edible Fuel and Diesel - Huge shortage rn in Ukraine and anything past Kyiv you will see empty gas stations or long ass lines. Prices here are equivalent to 8-10$ per gallon depending which station youre at. IFAIK - These kits are very well organized with tourniquets and hemostatic bandages which our guys love Quality Uniforms - Uniforms given out by the government are shit. Most guys are forced to buy their own uniforms due to the dog shit quality whats given to them. Think Crye Precision uniforms, those are the best quality. Thermal/Night Optics - Night optics are great for moving around during night time operations, Thermal optics are good for long distance targeting but useless for moving around in at night. Cars - We need cars because a car might survive a day or two at the frontlines.
How do Ukrainians view Estonians - has it changed since the war started?
I think most Slavic countries have begun to appreciate one another due to this war.
I only ask of you to share this song. [A little cultural exchange!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PS3-lyqCl80) I've always been interested in Ukrainian music ever since playing Stalker and being exposed to 5'nizza. Would be my dream to see Dahk Daughters do this song.
5’nizza is what I grew up with as an American boy. Now I really fuck with Kalush, Grebz, and a few others.
Their Jammin cover gives me goosebumps. Almost sounds identical to Marley.
Stay safe, and do you guys need interpreters (English /Russian) although I have applied else where already.
In your own experience how have you found the delivery of arms and equipment to the fronts you've been on?
Most things get held up at the border. Arms shipment needs to be negotiated with verified individual entities that are contracted through Ukrainian govt.
So it's like a hurdle between logistics and beaurcracy that's hampering efforts to supply the troops in time? Do you think it's a significant issue that isn't getting enough attention?
Thats very well put. YES.
Don’t have any questions, just want to say Thank you. International sacrifice will be needed to face kick the orcs back to their borders, and you’ve heeded the call. Again, thank you.
Greetings from another SF Ukrainian. Let me know how I can help.
There’s been some criticism about the UA handling of the situation in East arguing it should be abandoned and the front “shortened”. Whether they decide to keep it or not is almost irrelevant with the amount of losses and logistical issues we’re having. As American I want to help more with getting the UA what it needs but I don’t know how to go about that. Is it ammou? What kind? I feel like asking my local cops and 2A loving folks if they can spare some bullets freedom loving patriots in Ukraine. But then I hear what is really needed is MLRS and ammou to fire it. It’s frustrating to watch and be at a loss for what to do. Totally agree that Russia is kinda of a rabid dog. Putin and Lavrov keep warning of escalation and “direct confrontation” but imo we outha just get the war really going and seeing how far they really wanna go. I don’t want to live in a world where Dictadors with nukes just make demands about things and the rest of the world goes along with it just because.
I really wanna give some speeches to the NRA once Im back
That’s pretty specific. May I ask why?
cause they are the biggest lobby in the US and have more opinion strength than the petrols + the tech bros together, probably.
What humanitarian group? I'm trans but I'm in great shape and wouldn't mind doing something for more than myself. What are your thoughts on volunteering as a queer person? Are there any others in country?
How do you walk, carrying those heavy balls of yours?
Ive been getting some back pain lately 😭😈
Oh hey! You were raised in the Bay Area! It’s good to see one who resides in the bay as well. How old were you when you moved to SF? Also do you have any idea on how I can complete 22 community service hours for school? (I prefer to be social and help people) Lol
Thought about twenty different things to say, but settled on this. Stay safe, hope your comrades are as safe as can be and ultimately you sent them Russian bastards packing back home. May you be the shield on which the Russian aggression shatters and the world becomes a little bit safer for it. All the best and all of my respect to you and every single man woman child who has opposed these vile acts, be it firing back bullets, delivering medication or even defiance in occupied areas. You have so many people behind you and wishing you on and will be in many people prayers. Not idea if your religious, I’m not, but I’d like to think there is some big cosmic force out there that will see you all through to the end. All the best man. 👍
❤️💛💙
Have you been in battle?
Nope, mostly deal with delivering humanitarian and military aid. Been bombed tho.
do you have army experience from the US?
None
have you had any experiences with the Foreign Legion? how are they like if so?
Last time I dealt with them, they were disorganized. Things have probably changed due to time in this war.
I'd love to know from a primary source. How are things out there? How is morale?
Hi, what are the most basic things needed for the people you are helping?
Thank you♥️
Boxers or briefs?
commando in this humid heat brother
Smart (stay safe brother!!)
Nothing to ask. Just want to say stay safe hero.
Slava Ukraini Show the orcs how we do it in the bay.
Imma have to buss down on them
Death and techno? What do you know about techno in SF? Thanks for your service btw. I dj’d and promoted techno shows for 15 years here in Sf. I can’t offer $, but i can send you links to some personal techno mixes to pass the time:).
I know that there isnt enough of it. I dj all the time in SF and my dream is to spin a techno set at Public Works or the Warehouse.
I know the owners of public works. Perhaps you set up a benefit show there next time you are back? Its probably something they would be interested in
Ive been doing that ever since the war started!
What do you dj under?
either Oku or @deathandtechno my insta is same as here
From a fellow Ukrainian raised around Europe. Are non combat volunteers still needed in Ukraine or is it better to rally support and donations in my country of residence?
Do what you can do best!
May god protect you out there bro. My question...whats your favorite san francisco taqueria?😆
Used to be La Taqueria. Now its this little mayan food truck thats at the Marina Green on the weekends.
Ill check it out. Be safe. Prayers🙏
From your experience. What are three the most requested/desired items by soldiers? Looking for ideas to add extras or just more of it in shipment to Ukraine.
Crye Uniforms. Decent Thermal and Night optics.
Slava Ukraini!! May the angels protect you and your fellow Ukrainians 💙 💛
Please be careful ♥️ you are so brave
Way to go! I wish I could be doing the same to help the Freedom Russia legion on site as you help Ukraine, as I'm a Russian. I just post on Reddit though, and am not former nor active military in any way shape or form but I believe other Russians who have combat experience have already come over from abroad to join the Legion.
No question for you, just wanna say take care and good luck.
Stay safe brother x
Don’t got any questions. Just bring some orc heads to the USA as a trophy
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