The 3rd Assault Brigade is hosting a concert with Ukrainian bands at a secret location in Kyiv to raise money for an armored carrier.
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Ukrainian artists and soldiers came together for a concert in a hidden movie studio in Kyiv, starting a new fundraising effort that combines their strength with music.
For more than 1,000 soldiers and civilians, the charity album “Epoch” by the 3rd Assault Brigade and eight Ukrainian bands were live performed. The venue was kept secret until the last minute to avoid possible Russian attacks.
Key Project Information:
• Goal for fundraising: 50 million hryvnias ($1.2 million)
• Goal: Buy M113 armored personnel carrier
• Progress so far: 9 million hryvnias raised
• Eight bands from Ukraine are taking part.
The initiative offers a smart way to address Ukraine’s changing fundraising needs. Grassroots military support has been important since 2014, but regular donation methods are starting to struggle as the war nears its three-year point.
Fundraising Environment:
• 10.5 million different donors via Monobank
• 77 billion hryvnias collected in the first 1,000 days
• Financial issues impacting personal contributions
• Digital QR codes changing how we provide support
“To get the same amount of money as at the start of the war, you have to work a lot harder,” says Oleksandr Borodyn, the project’s organizer and press officer for the 3rd Assault Brigade. This situation led to a creative blend of military requirements and artistic expression.
The project is important as a representation of Ukrainian culture. All songs are sung in Ukrainian, showing a clear change from the usually popular Russian pop scene. Singer Iryna Panchuk says, “This is what sets us apart from Russia, and we need to highlight this.”
The concert helps raise important funds and reminds us of Ukraine’s ongoing fight and strength. For 26-year-old attendee Oksana Kalenchenko, these events are very important: It’s a reminder that there’s a conflict happening in Ukraine. Let’s continue to donate and do all we can.