Autumn has arrived in Ukraine, and the temperatures are dropping sharply. For the defenders on the front lines, the changing season brings a new, relentless enemy: the biting cold.
In the dugouts and trenches, the dampness seeps into everything. The constant chill and wet conditions are causing soldiers to fall ill, making their incredibly difficult mission even harder. To maintain their health and combat readiness, our defenders urgently need reliable sources of heat.
Chaplain Viacheslav (Chaplain VV) purchases equipment within Ukraine and delivers it directly to forward bases. No international shipping delays, no overhead. Donations reach soldiers within days.
What Your Donations Provide
Because conditions vary wildly across the front line, we are focusing on the two most effective ways to keep our marines warm:
- Diesel Heaters (Webasto-type). For dugouts and enclosed positions where installation is possible, these portable diesel heaters are a lifesaver. They provide safe, continuous warmth, allowing soldiers to dry their wet gear, rest, and recover from the freezing dampness.
- Chemical Warmers (Body, Hands, and Feet). On the absolute "zero line," using a stove or heater is impossible: smoke and noise would instantly give away a position to the enemy. For these marines, disposable chemical warmers are the only option. Slipped into boots, gloves, and under body armor, they prevent frostbite and keep hands warm enough to operate weapons and medical gear.
Why It Matters
They protect us. Now we must protect them from the cold.
A warm soldier is a capable, healthy soldier. Your contribution, no matter the size, translates directly into tangible warmth, better health, and higher morale for the 37th Marine Brigade.
Your Impact
- $25. Goes toward chemical warmers for marines on the zero line
- $150. About the price of one diesel heater for one dugout
- $600. Four diesel heaters for four positions
- Any amount. Every dollar you give buys heat for a defender freezing in a trench
Transparency
Honesty and transparency are our foundation. 100% of these funds are directed toward the procurement and delivery of supplies for the 37th Separate Marine Brigade and chaplaincy outreach.
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Don't let the cold break their lines.