Olena Kryzhanivska

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My fundraiser ended yesterday. I’ve collected 2,055 CAD through PayPal, 850 CAD to my Canadian bank account, and an additional 1,000 EUR to my Ukrainian account. I’ve initiated the process of transferring all the funds to my friend Vasyl in Ukraine to purchase the equipment his unit needs.

Please email me elena91kr@gmail.com

Just received the largest donation so far - $1,100 USD for a drone for my university friend Vasyl—from someone I connected with through Bluesky. Here is a final call for donations. WISE or e-transfers to my Ukrainian, Canadian or Turkish accounts are also possible.
www.paypal.com/pools/c/9flF...

Thank you, got it! The largest donation so far)

I’ve just received a donation, which, I believe, was from you. Thank you so much for your support!

Drone warfare in Ukraine: Mavic 3 alternatives, Shahed threats, and interceptor UAVs Three key stories of the week: June 11 - 18, 2025.

Shahed drones continue to make headlines, especially over the past week, as they are now being deployed in the context of two active wars. Read more in my newsletter:
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I’d recommend considering the battalions and regiments working with drones. In particular, the five units involved in the Line of Drones project — they have an excellent reputation and are currently hiring a lot of people. However, I’m not sure how they integrate foreigners into their operations.

Thank you!

I didn’t initially clarify that I was fundraising for a Mavic 3 — the best option available. But I’ll look into other options as well.

The one I was initially fundraising for was the Mavic 3 — the best option (and expensive one). But today I’ll discuss the other available models. I believe there are some locally made drones as well. In the end, it’ll depend on what the volunteers can get for the amount I’ve collected.

No, I just lowered the target. Given the current pace of donations, I don't think I'll realistically be able to raise enough for the night-vision drone (which costs $6.5K). But the daytime drone seems like a more achievable goal.

Wow thank you

Thank you so much!

Drone for my university friend Vasyl The impressive results Ukraine achieves on the battlefield require financial resources.
My university friend Vasyl has been serving in the military since the beginning of the full-scale invasion. His ...

Today is Russia’s national day! To mark the occasion, please consider donating for a drone for my university friend, who has been serving in the Armed Forces of Ukraine for the past three years—so that all Russians in his direction can enjoy some fireworks.

PayPal: www.paypal.com/pools/c/9flF...

I’ve received it, thank you.

Thank you for sharing this! ❤️

They will be paying in UAH. I however did not take this into consideration, and now can’t change the currency of existing campaign. But if you know better ways of organizing these campaigns for international audience, pls let me know.

For SWIFT transfers in UAH:
Recipient:
KRYZHANIVSKA OLENA

IBAN
UA023052990262056400972218537

BANK OF BENEFICIARY (Банк одержувача)
Bank
JSC CB PRIVATBANK, 1D HRUSHEVSKOHO STR., KYIV, 01001, UKRAINE

SWIFT CODE/BIC
PBANUA2X

Drone for my university friend Vasyl The impressive results Ukraine achieves on the battlefield require financial resources.
My university friend Vasyl has been serving in the military since the beginning of the full-scale invasion. His ...

Night vision drones save lives!I’ve started a PayPal fundraiser to collect around 6.000 USD for a night-vision drone for my friend Vasyl currently serving in an infantry unit. Please, contribute if you can.
www.paypal.com/pools/c/9flF...

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Ukraine’s air defenses remain a major point of tension, as the shortage of American-made Patriot systems has pushed Ukrainian innovators to develop new solutions, such as interceptor drones capable of taking down Russian UAVs. 
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In the March overview of military trends in Russia, I argue that support from its allies is instrumental in sustaining Russia’s war efforts. For example, Belarus has between 300 and 500 enterprises producing a full range of weaponry and ammunition.
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Arms Trends in Ukraine: 17 Mar. - 23 Mar. 2025 The latest developments in Ukraine's defence production, arms transfers, and on the battlefield.

Last week, Ukraine-US-Russia talks on a possible ceasefire continued, as well as ongoing Russian strikes on civilian infrastructure in Ukraine. Read more in my Arms Trends in Ukraine newsletter
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Ukraine’s Defense Industry in 2024: Sixfold Growth, Localization, and Global Integration Key figures you need to know about Ukraine’s defense sector

Here is all you need to know about Ukraine’s defense sector in 2024. This publication is in open access - feel free to read and share ukrainesarmsmonitor.substack.com/p/ukraines-d...

Drone warfare in Ukraine: four and a half million drones and Ukraine-U.S. partnerships Three key stories of the week: Mar. 12 - Mar. 18, 2025

In the new edition of the Drone Warfare in Ukraine digest, I’ll dive into Ukraine’s ambitious plans to produce 4.5 million drones in 2025 and explore whether this goal is realistic. Spoiler alert: it is!
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Drone warfare in Ukraine: Ukraine and Russia ramp up production and intensify strikes Three key stories of the week: Feb. 26 - Mar. 4, 2025

Both #Russia and #Ukraine recognize that drones are a key asset in modern warfare. Read more in my newsletter Drone Warfare in Ukraine
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Arms Trends in Ukraine: 24 Feb. - 02 Mar. 2025 The latest developments in Ukraine's defence production, arms transfers, U.S.-Ukraine negotiations, and on the battlefield.

It had been more than 50 days since the Pentagon last announced a new weapons package for Ukraine. In the absence of new U.S. aid, many European countries are reconsidering their defense spending and accelerating weapons deliveries to Ukraine.
Read more in my Arms Trends in Ukraine.

Arms Trends in Ukraine: 10 Feb. - 16 Feb. 2025 Main developments on the battlefield, military transfers and cooperation projects, defence production in Ukraine.

Arms Trends in Ukraine is published! Read how Trump’s aggressive negotiation strategy has had a shock effect on European states, prompting them to increase military support for Ukraine.

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Russia's Arms Trends: growing cooperation with India, Sudan, and military expansion in the Arctic Three main stories of the week: 8 - 14 Feb. 2025

The new public post about Russian military threats is ready for your attention.
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Drone warfare in Ukraine: revolutionary Drone Line project, fiber-optic challenges, and military exports Four stories of the week: Feb. 5 - Feb. 11, 2025

In this edition, we’ll dive into Ukraine’s groundbreaking Drone Line project, the latest advancements in fiber-optic drone technology on both the Russian and Ukrainian sides, and the prospects of Ukraine opening its defense exports in 2025.
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