The diesel heaters you’re donating toward are already starting to reach units who need them. Here’s SBU Alpha extending their thanks. We’re 62% of the way to goal!
by UFL_Robin
The diesel heaters you’re donating toward are already starting to reach units who need them. Here’s SBU Alpha extending their thanks. We’re 62% of the way to goal!
by UFL_Robin
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You may recall that we, in collaboration with Renegade Relief Runners and WarDoggo, are aiming to [buy 145 Webasto-style diesel heaters for teams in the hottest zones along the front](https://www.reddit.com/r/ukraine/comments/1hwupbd/wtb_145_diesel_heaters_to_keep_ua_defenders_warm/).
That’s hot in the bad way, not hot in the “Oh man, this heater sure is keeping us nice and cozy!” way.
Providing warmth on position is an essential part of basic duty conditions: it promotes better recovery after missions, helping to maintain high combat readiness.
Keeping defenders warm while evading detection a scant few kilometers from the zero line is more challenging than it may seem. At around $100, diesel heaters are priced similarly to woodburning stoves, but they’re significantly more efficient and, crucially, they emit very little smoke or light which would reveal Ukrainian positions to the enemy. Yes, they can be detected with thermal vision devices, but not everyone is equipped with those.
They have the added advantage of being able to run on diesel fuel, which is readily available near the front (and typically provided by the AFU). These heaters can also run on oil if diesel is unavailable.
We’re not waiting until the end of the fundraiser, but buying them as we can. They’re already starting to make their way to the units who need them. Here’s SBU Alpha thanking you for theirs.
Here’s me thanking you for getting us 62% of the way to our $9500 goal:
Thank you!
If you’d like to help get us the rest of the way there, and keep these brave souls a little more comfortable:
[givebutter.com/warmth_this_winter](http://givebutter.com/warmth_this_winter)
PayPal, Zelle: [donations@ukrainefrontline.org](mailto:donations@ukrainefrontline.org); specify “Warmth”
Thank you for the update.
Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦
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