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Brief Summary of 2025

Brief Summary of 2025


We are running a marathon, trying to support all sniper groups whose creation we once helped initiate. Carefully, but steadily, we are also bringing new snipers under our umbrella. We have kept two main directions of work, along with several additional ones.



1. Protection of snipers from drones
Our primary focus was protecting snipers from drones. Our specialty is sourcing high-quality semi-automatic shotguns for counter-drone defense. We began this work in 2023, but over the past two years it has become a daily effort.


A significant number of these shotguns were equipped with super collimators that allow drones to be detected at distances of up to 300 meters. This gives guys the option to either take cover or engage and neutralize the drone. The ammunition we provide is top-tier. Additional support included electronic warfare systems for vehicles.

Are we satisfied with the results? Yes. Casualties were reduced by a factor of 10–15, even as conditions on the battlefield and in the near rear deteriorated month by month. When snipers spent two months recovering from injuries, before the next frontline rotation, we had to ask those currently deployed to brief them on how drastically the situation had changed.

The more difficult the situation became, the more attention we paid to protection. We focused not only on snipers, but also on everyone fighting alongside them — especially drone operators.

We will continue developing this direction, and targeted donations for shotguns are very welcome.


2. Support of long-range sniper capabilities
We also actively supported the combat effectiveness of snipers using long-range rifles of .375 and .416 calibers.
In 2022, the core of our sniper groups was built around .338 and .50 caliber rifles. Since then, we have continued to add rifles, ammunition, and optics as needed.

Starting in 2023, we began developing a “super core” within sniper groups — forming a strike force of the best snipers equipped with .375 caliber rifles.
Longer distances mean greater sniper safety and better results with significantly lower losses.
Later, we added the .416 caliber.

In 2025, this entire system primarily required support in the form of .375 and .416 caliber ammunition. Powder, bullets, and brass became our top priority. New rifles were mainly added to our established sniper groups; we took responsibility for completely new groups only three times.

We are fully satisfied with the performance of all our snipers — both experienced and newly trained.

In 2025, the use of close-combat weapons increased across all sniper groups, and we actively supplied self-defense weapons to those who needed them.
Even when operating successfully at long range, snipers must always be ready for close-range contact — the front line is porous. In addition, even the best snipers were often sent on assault or clearing missions.
I know only one sniper who was not used in an assault role in 2025.

We provided lightweight, reliable, accurate weapons, which significantly reduced casualties.

Next year, we will continue supplying both long-range ammunition and close-combat defensive weapons to our sniper groups. We will also equip drone operators with rifles whenever possible.


3. Additional directions
Our additional activities are too diverse to fully summarize, but several key trends stand out.

  • Comprehensive recovery of groups after long and intense battles — from vehicle repairs to medical treatment of the wounded and integrating new snipers.
  • Support for top instructors training snipers and fighters — from counter-drone training to marksmanship and up to mastering .375 caliber combat.
  • Rapid assistance to sniper groups facing urgent combat needs, providing critical resources on very short notice — made possible by donations and our exceptional sponsors.



Whatever we do, we give the best to the best — bringing the Victory of Light and Freedom closer.

‼️We are endlessly grateful to everyone who helps.
What was accomplished in 2025 is monumental: the fighters are alive and continue to fight.
Almost all of them.
There were painful losses, but without your support, losses would have been 10–15–20 times higher.

Thanks to the extraordinary efforts of 2024 and 2025, we reversed many negative trends. And I am grateful for every saved life of guys and girls.

‼️In 2025, we did not manage to complete our Mega Fundraiser. We urgently need to purchase new Mark Leupold super scopes - 5 pcs.

Matching for completing the Mega Fundraiser is already in place, and we are working to make it triple matching.

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