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Crowdfunded technology gives Ukraine an edge on front lines

By James Marson

10 Jan 2023 · 5 min read

While Ukraine's allies arm it with howitzers and rocket artillery, small charity funds are providing a supply chain for essential kit, from aerial drones to power banks. The Journal has the story.

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LVIV, Ukraine—From his base at a century-old villa here, computer programmer Dmytro Zhlutenko fielded a call from the front line with an urgent request.

A unit had lost one of the aerial drones it uses to track Russian troops and help artillery target them. Could he send a fresh one?

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