Ukrainian soldiers on the frontline in the war with Russia have thanked the people of Bromsgrove for donations that are supporting their war effort.
Tanya Kyiko, a Ukrainian refugee living with hosts in Stoke Prior, started her appeal for medical equipment in January. She has now sent an estimated one ton of donations back to her home city of Kharkiv.
Ms Kyiko, who is supported by Bromsgrove & Redditch Welcome Refugees, is delighted with the support from the people of the town. “Thank you very much,” she said. “Your help is vital and necessary in our bloody fight for universal human values, for the right to live on this planet.”
Despite already sending numerous consignments to Ukraine, Ms Kyiko says there is still a constant and urgent need for medical equipment and much more.
Here is a list of their requirements:
Means for stopping massive bleeding
Tactical means: active headphones, ballistic glasses;
Rechargeable flashlights, power banks;
Caremats, ‘yoga’ mats
Medical instruments, equipment and supplies;
Medications, including painkillers, cold remedies, antidiarrheals;
Dressing materials;
Syringes from 5 ml and more, droppers;
Hygiene products: razors, toothbrushes, soap, etc.;
Mosquito and tick repellents.
Tea
Instant Coffee in bags
Yevhen Artyukh left the frontline to collect donations sent from Bromsgrove. “On behalf of the entire unit, I want to thank [you] for such tremendous assistance for our fighters,” he said.
He highlighted the donated water filters and medical supplies in the photo. “This will greatly help our unit. Thank you very much. Together to victory. Glory to Ukraine,” he added.
Oleksandr Yalovol is the volunteer coordinator in Kharkiv for a charity that distributes the donations. “We are very grateful to you, Tanya and the people of Bromsgrove as well as the people of Great Britain for your support.
“Kharkiv is less than 20 kilometres from the frontline so the city’s residents are having a hard time. There are constant rocket attacks and…. a few days ago, the city was attacked by more than 20 drones in one evening. A number of civilian enterprises were damaged, and windows were broken in houses where people live.
“But the city is holding on, as is all of Ukraine. Great Britain and its people have always been flagships in the fight against autocracies. Therefore, we thank you once again, and the people of your town and your country.”
