Despite all the positive forecasts regarding the end of the war in Ukraine, the fighting is still ongoing. Therefore, there is a need for regular replenishment of military units with conscripts. The overwhelming majority of mobilized Ukrainians have no real combat experience, so they do not know the needs of the military on the front line down to the smallest details. The charitable foundation “Pryame Vklyuchennya” delivers aid to the hottest spots every day, so it is willing to share a list of things that are worth putting in your backpack when going to the front.

What does the state provide?

Today, the situation with providing soldiers with the necessary equipment in Ukraine is much better than at the beginning of the large-scale war. Therefore, when you arrive at a military unit for the first time, you can count on receiving a uniform, helmet, body armor/plate carrier, and sometimes even a backpack.

However, there are also cases when the size of the available ammunition does not fit the soldier, or they doubt its reliability. In such cases, they have to buy the necessary protection or contact volunteers. The heads of military units also turn to charities for help when they realize that their units need certain equipment or gear. This is the optimal option for cooperation between civilians and soldiers in times of war.

What does a conscript need to have?

The full list of necessary items at the front will differ depending on the tasks you will perform and the unit you will be assigned to. Experienced soldiers also warn that clothing and equipment can quickly deteriorate in extreme conditions, so it is worth being prepared to buy something multiple times again.

An approximate list of what you need looks like this:

If you need help

The charitable foundation “Pryame Vklyuchennya” actively cooperates with Ukrainian soldiers to meet their various needs: tactical equipment, technical materials, vehicles, etc. Do you need help? Contact us via this link. We promise to process your request as soon as possible and call you back to clarify the details.