Updates

Let's jump right into it, since we missed last week's raffle.

214th Assault Battalion "OPFOR" sent their thanks for their new tires and their new 3D printer.

The 25th Brigade loves their care package, to go along with their new tires you bought them. And last, but definitely not least, the 141st Mechanized Brigade loves their two new 3D printers!

This week:

UFL_Arcaist has strong feelings about this week's raffle. Here are his words:

It was August 2024 when I first read the headline:
“Strategically important Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk about to fall — Russian forces only 15 km away.”

Now it is almost the end of December 2025, and yet the Russians still have not captured the city.

One of the main reasons for this is the courage and determination of the men and women of the 25th Airborne Brigade. From that moment until today, they have defended the city and its surroundings against overwhelming odds, while at the same time inflicting heavy losses on a brutal enemy.

The 25th Brigade, together with their brothers and sisters in arms, performed so effectively that a snail would have reached the city faster than the so-called “glorious” Russian army, which completely failed to turn its numerical advantage into success.

But this achievement — it cannot be called anything else — came at a high price. They lost brothers and sisters in battle, as well as large amounts of vital equipment. And yet, they continue to fight. They continue to inflict losses on the enemy, and they have even managed to develop a new interceptor drone, helping to keep Ukrainian skies clear of Russian drones that threaten civilians and critical infrastructure alike.

Throughout all these months, UFL has been supporting these heroes with essential equipment and tactical medical supplies. In return, we have received the remarkable items that now serve as the prizes for today’s raffle.

$2 TACO Tuesday

In recognition of the continuous support you have shown to the 25th over the years (years? that sounds so bleak), their incredibly thankful drone units have sent a huge pack of "thank-you" items.

The $2 pack this week comes with a 25th desk flag and two rubberized patches, along with a Ukrainian-colored Airborne Forces sticker. And, because Arcaist thought it deserved more, a .50 cal casing turned into a keychain. This casing was sent to us by our GUR friends and turned into a portable memorial to the Ukrainian defenders.

$10 pack

This huge pack is a true reflection on how much your support means to the 25th; the FPV drone unit sent a flag bearing their brigade symbol, as well as a t-shirt, keychain, and sticker. They also sent a tryzub patch and sticker. The Vampyre bomber unit sent their signed unit flag, including a dedication to their fallen comrades. The flag's words mean "to use drones against russians" or literally "drone russian". Ukrainian language cases are so difficult...

But that's not all!

As an extra boost, the officer in charge of the drone units will send a personalized подяка (podyaka or "thank-you") to the highest donor (including raffle ticket purchases)! This amazing plaque will be addressed to the winner using their choice of name.

In closing:

As we approach the holiday season, we at UFL want you to know just how much your support means, not only to us, but to the Ukrainian defenders. We routinely get messages from your supported units that are absolutely gob smacked with what you are giving them.

Our contact with the 25th sends you this video and his thanks.

-Scott

Don't forget:

UFL has amazing art here if you haven't seen it yet!

And please note that although the event description mentions a livestream, there will be none. And while we do deeply appreciate those of you who choose to donate as well as buying raffle tickets, we want to make it clear that donations are not required to enter the raffle.

17 December UFL raffle

The weather may be cold, but your support burns bright and strong!