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Dzyga's Paw

@dzygaspaw

Jan 24

My callsign is Radec. Iʼm 22 years old. I grew up in the United States, in Florida.

Iʼve been following the war in Ukraine since high school — long before the full-scale invasion. Somehow, I always knew I would come here one day.
A few months ago, I left my life in the US and joined a tactical group called Revanche, part of Ukraineʼs military intelligence.

Many things here are classified, so I wonʼt show my face. But I can tell you this honestly: I donʼt regret my decision.

Ukrainians may not say much, but they treat me like a brother — and I feel it. I try to treat them the same way. And we train constantly. Every day brings new skills, new drills. I haven’t been on a combat mission yet, but that will change soon.

What have I already learned? On the battlefield, reliable communication is everything. Without it, drones are blind. Units are isolated. Evacuation becomes dangerous.

Thatʼs why my comrades and I are raising $35,000 to secure critical equipment that protects us from enemy drones and keeps communication alive.

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Dzyga's Paw

@dzygaspaw

Nov 12, 2025

🎄While much of the world prepares for Christmas lights and family dinners, Ukrainian soldiers will spend another holiday in freezing trenches.

They still believe in small miracles. So we asked them to write letters to Santa.
Here’s what they said 👇

“My call sign is Jasmine.
Unfortunately, Russia still exists — which means we’re spending yet another Christmas not with our families, but fighting for the chance to live peacefully one day.
If possible, please hide FPV goggles among some sweets — makes the ‘presents’ to invaders more precise 😉.”

“Dear Santa,
Before the war, I worked in a jewelry store.
Now I’m a soldier — but I plan to propose to my girlfriend soon.
If possible, please send a 17.5 size engagement ring with a diamond.
Thank you for reminding me I can still dream.” 💍

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Dzyga's Paw

@dzygaspaw

Nov 7, 2025

Have you ever imagined how Ukrainian soldiers live in dugouts once the cold comes and logistics run under enemy fire? Just think — not for one night, but for weeks or even months.

We spoke with our defenders, and here’s a thread with their stories and photos 👇🏻

The temperature in a dugout is usually between +2°C and +10°C — but only if there’s a heater. Without one, it can drop below zero.

Due to condensation and dampness, everything becomes wet, including the walls, sleeping bags, and even uniforms. When it rains or the snow melts, water can seep in from all sides.

Heat mostly comes from a diesel heater. Fuel must be rationed — it’s also needed for generators and vehicles. Ventilation is another concern, because heaters produce carbon monoxide, which can poison you badly.

Also, mice run around and chew everything: clothes, cables, and food. These video and photo show exactly that.

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Dzyga's Paw

@dzygaspaw

Oct 23, 2025

Our friends from the 80th Air Assault Brigade told us about a heavy loss.
One of the heroes we are raising funds for was killed in action last week.

Olexandr, callsign Nazzgul, was only 29. You can find his profile on our website, among other heroes. He was a big fan of The Lord of the Rings.

He joined the army in 2022 and walked the difficult, dangerous path from an infantryman to a drone operator.

His commander told us:

“Olexandr was a good man — ambitious, quick to learn, and he truly understood why he was here. He was responsible, professional, and always serious about his work.”

Nazzgul believed in his future and was building it. He and his wife had recently bought an apartment and were renovating it, planning their life together.

His wife, Olena, shared a few words about their life together.

They were planning to have a child. Olexandr dreamed of raising a conscious, kind person, teaching them everything he knew himself.

"He was wonderful with children. His nephews and his little cousin loved him deeply and miss him terribly. He would have been an incredible father. But this dream would remain unfinished" 💔

The whole family is grieving. It’s a huge loss for everyone.

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Dzyga's Paw

@dzygaspaw

Nov 8, 2024

October was bountiful with results for our Paw Team 🎃

With your help, we raised $113,873 and sent 20 parcels to the Ukrainian heroes, including equipment for the Yurii's comrades from the 80th Brigade within the "In memory of Makhno" project.
Moreover, we finished 2 fundraisers and are now working on the delivery of items!

Check all updates in the thread 👇

https://twitter.com/730778180/status/1846501737273737714

We're looking for partners to help cover our operational needs 🐾

Please read the post from our founder, @ippvch, to learn more and share it with people and businesses who might be interested in such a partnership. Thank you!

https://twitter.com/730778180/status/1846501737273737714

We finished the fundraiser In honor of Makhno project and have already delivered all equipment to Yurii's comrades from the 80th Brigade 💪

Thanks to our incredible community, we raised $16,007 and bought drone components and portable power equipment that are helping UAV operators work more effectively 🤝

Total cost of equipment: $15, 796
More about the project on our website: t.co/EJ1BlrPoJy

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Dzyga's Paw

@dzygaspaw

Oct 11, 2024

We spent September on the road, finishing 5 different projects and delivering equipment to 24 units 🚗

Thanks to your support, we’ve delivered $144,268 worth of equipment to the brave Ukrainian defenders. We greatly appreciate your support!

Check all our updates in the thread 👇

We launched a new fundraiser in memory of Yurii (Makhno), our friend, who was killed in action in the Kursk offensive this August.

We spoke to his family during the funeral, and they expressed their wish to help Yurii's comrades fight and continue his mission.

Now, we have already raised $8,203, which is 50% of the goal of $16,000!
Please support this project and Makhno's crew 👇
dzygaspaw.com/in-honor-of-ma…

In September, we finished one of our biggest projects - Starlinks 202!
We drove over 3,500 kilometers and visited 24 units to hand over terminals to them 📡

You can find more information about the project on our website and check our thread on the expedition below 👇
dzygaspaw.com/starlinks-202

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