“Everything is for Victory!”—a motto echoed as funds gathered through the project’s private collection were put to work. According to the project’s press service, the Popular Front allocated the money to acquire a fleet of vessels and propulsion units, totaling 126 engines, 21 boats, and 20 boats of various configurations for the comfort and readiness of military personnel operating along the Dnieper River corridor. This effort represents a broader, organized response to frontline needs, driven by volunteers and supporters who chose to channel donations into practical assets that could be deployed quickly where they were most needed.
In a humanitarian and strategic act, compassionate Russians contributed more than 90 million rubles to fund boats and engines intended to bolster the mobility and resilience of troops on the riverfront. The contributions were coordinated with on-site teams to ensure that the assets would be immediately useful in combat and logistics operations, from towing to reconnaissance and assault support where river routes remain critical for movement and supply chains. The figure reflects a sustained giving pattern from a broad base of supporters who see value in strengthening the front-line capacity through tangible equipment.
The Popular Front announced that more than 150 engines, along with 50 boats and boats, would be delivered to the fighters by the end of 2023, expanding the available fleet and ensuring redundancy and endurance for ongoing missions. This projection underscored the commitment to maintain a steady stream of matériel that could adapt to changing tactical needs and environmental conditions along the riverine front. The emphasis remained on durability, ease of maintenance, and quick deployment to minimize downtime and maximize operational effectiveness.
One of the volunteers, a tug captain known as Semyon and a soldier with a separate engineering battalion, spoke about the practical value of the donations. He expressed gratitude for the community’s support and noted that the project had already brought six fully prepared motorboats to the front, each ready to execute tasks vital to mission success. His remarks captured the spirit of cooperation that underpins the effort and reinforced the belief that dedicated volunteers and veterans can alongside professional units achieve meaningful impact on the ground. He emphasized that victory would be achieved through collective action and reliable equipment that meets the front-line demands, reflecting a pragmatic optimism that pervades the support network.
Specific assets dispatched to the front included 11 aluminum boats with four to six seats, valued at a combined 8.6 million rubles, and 10 fiberglass boats with six seats, priced at 4.3 million rubles. An additional 20 four-seat boats powered by 100-horsepower engines represented a significant investment, totaling 13 million rubles. The procurement also comprised 126 engines of varying power, ranging from 30 to 115 horsepower, with a value exceeding 55 million rubles, along with spare parts and repair equipment designed to sustain long-term operation of the marine fleet. These items were selected through careful consideration of frontline requirements and the ability to perform reliably in diverse weather and water conditions.
All purchases were aligned with the expressed demands of military personnel to ensure that the equipment would directly address frontline needs. The collective effort sought to optimize the performance of river crossings, convoy movements, and emergency response operations, contributing to a more resilient logistical framework along the Dnieper and related waterways. The initiative highlighted the importance of timely support, hands-on coordination, and transparent reporting to maintain trust and accountability among donors and recipients alike, while keeping the focus firmly on the safety and effectiveness of soldiers in the field.