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Czechs Raise €2.8 Million for Ukraine's Black Hawk Helicopter

3/3/2025

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Czech citizens have united to raise over 72 million korunas (around €2.8 million) for a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter destined for Ukraine, making history as the first country to crowdfund military equipment for the nation. Launched in November 2023, the "Gift for Putin" initiative aims to bolster Ukraine's aerial strength in its fight against Russian aggression.

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Czech citizens have united to raise over 72 million korunas (around €2.8 million) for a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter destined for Ukraine, making history as the first country to crowdfund military equipment for the nation. Launched in November 2023, the "Gift for Putin" initiative aims to bolster Ukraine's aerial strength in its fight against Russian aggression.