The Czech campaign “Darek Pro Putina” (Gift for Putin) has raised over £2.3 million from 20,500 donors to purchase a UH-60A+ Black Hawk helicopter for Ukraine’s Main Directorate of Intelligence. The aircraft is expected to be delivered this month, marking a unique civilian-led military aid effort. The campaign highlights how European civilians are stepping in to provide advanced military equipment, traditionally supplied by national governments. The Mail described the initiative as “a remarkable example of civilian support” in Ukraine’s fight against Russia. The effort showcases growing grassroots engagement in European military assistance to Ukraine.
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