Ground robotic platforms, medicines and ammunition: support for the army from the ANC
29 May 2024 17:15
Supporting the troops continues to be the top priority for all Ukrainians as the situation at the front remains difficult. Ukrainian business does not stand aside either. In May, the ANC pharmacy chain transferred almost UAH 2 million to support the military, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports
Recently, the United24 platform started collecting money for the first ground robotic platforms. The so-called ground drones will be used to perform various combat missions: they will attack the enemy, deliver ammunition to positions without endangering the lives of the military and evacuate the wounded.
The drones themselves are also divided into types of tasks. There are combat drones that will directly attack enemy positions and defend ours, kamikazes that will destroy Russian equipment, and mine-clearing and logistics drones that will carry ammunition, evacuate wounded soldiers and install electronic warfare.
The fundraising for the platforms is open-ended, but initially, the UNITED24 summit planned to raise UAH 200 million to purchase three types of robots: medical evacuation, kamikaze, and combat. To support the fundraising and protect the lives of the Ukrainian military, the ANC pharmacy chain transferred UAH 600,000 to purchase robotic platforms.
The Russians are opening a new front and continue to advance in other areas. Active fighting is also taking place in Zaporizhzhia region. Zaporizhzhia is the city where the history of ANC began, so maintaining the city’s defence capability is an important task for the company. ANC’s support for the military in the Zaporizhzhia sector is ongoing and every month the company tries to support the collection of supplies for this part of the frontline and tries to meet the urgent needs of the military.
This month, ANC sent UAH 1 million 200 thousand to the military units fighting in the Zaporizhzhya sector. The funds were used to purchase four Mavik drones and two antennas that boost the signal for quadcopters, as well as FPV kamikaze drones, which are always in high demand.
In addition, to improve the defences of the military in the Zaporizhzhia sector, the ANC purchased barbed wire for the military.
ANC systematically supports employees who have joined the army. The requests from employees are varied, but the company tries to address them all, as mobilised employees continue to be part of the team and can count on help from colleagues. This month, the company transferred over UAH 155 thousand to purchase ammunition, medicines and a charging station for three defenders from the ANC.
In total, since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, ANC has transferred UAH 106 million 784 thousand to support the military, residents of the frontline regions and IDPs.
