Ukraine continues to resist!

We love hearing about the Ukrainian strikes against russian oil facilities, but the russians' retaliatory strikes against civilians tempers that joy.

Pokrovsk is still besieged. Constant fighting continues there and many other places across the front lines. While the strategic events garner headlines, UFL knows that the men and women on the ground continue to fight, bleed, and die without the Western media even noticing.

Our weekly update:

Before we get started, do you know that we have a gallery of incredible art? Check it out and see what amazing things are there!

Fair warning: we had a busy week of updates!

Firstly, the 91 Support Brigade sent you a "thank you" photo of their new ambulance and a video of them training with it. I can't make the video OPSEC-worthy, but I can share a screenshot from it:

Next, we have an example of other kinds of support that UFL provided:

UFL paid for the transportation of donated medical goods to Ukraine: arthroscopy sets, electrodes, surgical gloves, and much, much, more. Additionally, UFL_Arcaist found homes for a dozen "retro" US Army beds with the 5th Brigade and 10th Mountain. We may see some pictures of those beds with the units in the future, but a stock photo now gives you a good idea of their function.

And lastly, the 65th Brigade thanks you for another 20 CATs, sent from UFL_Arcaist's quickly dwindling stock in Germany.

Speaking of stock, keep your eyes peeled for an upcoming fundraiser from UFL_Robin to refill Arcaist's stash on an October supply run.

$2 TACO Tuesday

Two more weeks. I swear, we will change the TACO Tuesday monitor in two weeks. Well, maybe more...

Arcaist's cellar has given us this week's $2 pack; a large plaque with the famous stamp image, a Ukraine mug, a patch of the 72nd Mechanized Brigade and a fridge magnet. I have not seen this stamp before, and I love that Patron is properly respecting a dud russian rocket.

$5 pack

Remember the 65th "thank you" picture earlier? They gave us a signed unit flag and patch as thanks for previous support. And, because this pack needed something extra, we added a beaded keychain.

In closing:

Like I said last week, I am trying to share my experiences with Ukraine, its people, and how they affect me as an American. And, like last week, I hope this helps make Ukraine and its people more "real" and encourage you to travel there and experience it yourself.

If you remember last week's raffle, this is my Kharkiv friend and their family. I'm trying to be smart about this, since two of my friend's family pictured here are in the AFU and my friend spent a year in the AFU before being medically discharged.

These people are wonderfully representative of the Ukrainians I have encountered. They are incredibly generous, thoughtful, and giving. They invited me to their dacha for a wonderful midday meal followed by a tour of the area.

They are also resilient as ****. The *day* prior to this meal, russian drones and rockets exploded ~100 meters from here. Regardless of that, here they are, opening their home and hearts to a foreigner, making me feel welcome.

THIS is why UFL helps the Ukrainian defenders. THESE are the people that deserve to live their lives without fear of random, senseless violence committed upon them by their evil neighbors.

As always, thank you so much for your support to the Ukrainian people.

-Scott

Please note

Though 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.

3 September UFL raffle continues.

Let's make the last weeks of summer something special for the Ukrainian defenders!