Bucha community donated UAH 12 million in equipment to 16 brigades — what the soldiers will receive
Systematic work that doesn't always make the headlines: the Bucha community allocated 12 million hryvnias for pickups, drones and Starlink — based on specific requests from 16 combat brigades.
By Tetiana Suchkova-Ladik
March 11, 2026 · 1 min read
What was delivered
The Bucha community allocated from the local budget UAH 12 million to support 16 combat brigades in which its residents serve. The equipment was purchased in accordance with the requests of the military units.
The delivery included: 3 ISUZU pickups, 4 Heavy Shot "Zhvivyi" UAVs, 10 DJI Matrice 4T, 10 AUTEL drones, 30 Starlink systems and 10 Starlink Mini.
Who attended the handover
Service members from the brigades receiving the aid were present at the event. Among them was Hero of Ukraine, Junior Sergeant Dmytro Shavaldin “Hunter”, who serves in the 79th Separate Air Assault Brigade and leads a strike drone detachment.
“This assistance was formed according to the specific requests of the brigades and is intended to strengthen their mobility, reconnaissance and resilience in combat.”
— Bucha City Council, press service
Why it matters
The total cost and mix of equipment reflect the front’s priorities: mobility (pickups), reconnaissance and strike capabilities (UAVs) and reliable communications (Starlink). This is not only a symbol of local solidarity — it is a resource that directly enhances the tactical capability of the units.
Such initiatives demonstrate how local budgets and targeted procurements are transformed into concrete advantages on the battlefield. The next step is for such declarations to be regularly supported by timely deliveries and technical maintenance of the equipment.
