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(5,104 posts)Wicked Blue
(5,830 posts)I fervently hope that this is the nearest Oksana gets to the terrible war in her country.
Stinky The Clown
(67,786 posts)Aristus
(66,310 posts)This is how the Soviets beat the Germans. Families would pool their savings to buy a tank for the Red Army. Entire collective farms would sew uniforms and socks for the troops. The war was personal for every Soviet citizen, and everyone got involved somehow, no matter the sacrifice.
A lot of Russians today don't want Putin's war of aggression, and are making a run for the border. While the Ukrainians, fighting for their homes and their very lives, are doing what it takes to win a war.
niyad
(113,229 posts)LakeArenal
(28,813 posts)Or how much a tactical helmet is?
usaf-vet
(6,178 posts)okaawhatever
(9,461 posts)getagrip_already
(14,697 posts)Anywhere from $200 to $700.
I don't know what the differences are. But I didn't really see anyone claiming mil-spec or ansi ratings.
Just search for tactical combat helmet.
Reminds me of the tweet showing a captured russian helmet that had a label inside saying "THIS IS A TOY. THIS HELMET DOES NOT PROVDE ANY BALLISTIC PROTECTION".
Russia has been found handing out airsoft vests and helmets to it's mobiks. Not really what you want in a real shooting war with artillery everywhere.
Randomthought
(835 posts)sinkingfeeling
(51,444 posts)Wounded Bear
(58,634 posts)Botany
(70,483 posts)... that no win war.
LetMyPeopleVote
(145,079 posts)Prairie_Seagull
(3,316 posts)Who knows what it will begin.
I'll buy a helmet.
How much and where do I send the money?
See, who knows.
Wicked Blue
(5,830 posts)OFFICIAL Democratic Underground for Ukraine: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/duforukraine
Thanks to OmahaSteve
Prairie_Seagull
(3,316 posts)Prairie_Seagull
(3,316 posts)If there is one out there and not a ruse and does not go past my aw fuck it point. I will find it. As I reach my aw fuck it point after about half an hour. Act blue may be my only option.
My aw fuck it point has gotten shorter as i have aged.
catchnrelease
(1,945 posts)If you go to the sub-reddit for Ukraine, there is a list of legit charities for different items.
https://www.reddit.com/r/ukraine/comments/zt5tip/757_eet_the_sun_is_rising_on_the_303rd_day_of_the/
Once you go to that link, open the first topic that says 'Discussion and charities'. Scroll down to where it says 'Verified charities' and you'll see the links.
In the past some of the people that do the collecting/buying/delivering of items for the soldiers will post photos of the goods being received and maybe comments from the soldiers.
Prairie_Seagull
(3,316 posts)Prairie_Seagull
(3,316 posts)In my search there were many vetted sites to do so. The one I found which actually mentioned but was not limited to helmets was "Ukraine Aid Ops". This was the first one I found that actually mentioned helmets specifically. They had what I thought was a good mission statement and allowed for paypal payment overseas for at least a modicum of safety. I know paypal still has Musks stench on it but I held my nose and went ahead.
We will be having a Ukrainian dinner tomorrow along with many soldiers and regular people hunkered down across Ukraine. Our thought are with you.
Merry Christmas to all.
catchnrelease
(1,945 posts)Glad I could point you in a useful direction. I've purchased a couple of things from Saint Javelin. Every bit helps.
https://www.saintjavelin.com/
Captain Zero
(6,800 posts)Everyone has different values, and so here is a range. Please do something.
NGO that arranges life-saving equipment for Ukrainian soldiers: https://savelife.in.ua/en/donate
Hospitallers working at the frontline: https://www.facebook.com/hospitallers/posts/2953630548255167
Ukrainian Womens Veteran Movement: https://www.uwvm.org.ua/?page_id=3437&lang=en
NGO that assists internal refugees: https://unitedhelpukraine.org/
NGO that assistants internal refugees, especially from Crimea: https://www.peaceinsight.org/en/organisations/crimea-sos/?location=ukraine&theme
NGO that aids traumatised children: https://voices.org.ua/en/
Foundation that assists healthcare and education in eastern Ukraine: https://razomforukraine.org/projects/zhadan/
Prairie_Seagull
(3,316 posts)Bookmarking
Botany
(70,483 posts)Not only helping Ukraine's young people with physical and mental health needs but now they are binging
wood stoves and generators so people can live through the winter. Dr. Irwin is a real life hero.
I have given them $100. And told people not to buy me anything for Christmas but to give to UCAP
https://irwinredlener.org/ukraine-childrens-action-project
Prairie_Seagull
(3,316 posts)Wild blueberry
(6,623 posts)Thank you.
Wicked Blue
(5,830 posts)"Of all who give and receive gifts, such as they are wisest. Everywhere they are wisest. They are the magi."
https://www.owleyes.org/text/gift-magi/read/the-gift-of-the-magi#root-218982-1-1
calimary
(81,193 posts)TomSlick
(11,096 posts)Slava Ukraini!
IronLionZion
(45,410 posts)and would hope Americans would do the same if Russia invaded the US. Although some Republicans might support Russia in that case.
Deuxcents
(16,169 posts)Wicked Blue
(5,830 posts)AllaN01Bear
(18,119 posts)how much does one helmut co$t?
blue-wave
(4,347 posts)beautiful soul.
Slava Ukraini!! Heroyam Slava!!
nightwing1240
(1,996 posts)Just....wow. Nine years old? Ok this got me, how touching of her
Lucinda
(31,170 posts)republianmushroom
(13,569 posts)TygrBright
(20,756 posts)Olga would be proud of your devotion to Ukraine and its defense.
respectfully,
Bright
Raine
(30,540 posts)helping, makes me so mad!!!
🌻💙🇺🇦Glory to Ukraine💛🇺🇦🌻
Cha
(297,101 posts)JuJuChen
(2,215 posts)soldierant
(6,846 posts)such as they are the most wise.... They are the Magi"
O. Henry - The Gift of the Magi
Lithos
(26,403 posts)A great short story from an underappreciated writer. Especially relevant this time of year.
Thank you!
Lithos
(26,403 posts)This is "hearts and minds" at its best. The Ukrainians have their heart and minds in this fight. The Russians do not. The war is lost to the Russians - it is just a matter of time.
Trueblue1968
(17,203 posts)Martin68
(22,781 posts)Wicked Blue
(5,830 posts)I thought the same thing.
panader0
(25,816 posts)She cut it for Locks of Love. I hated to see it go, but I loved her so much for her donation.