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Tossin' Helping Hands: Gambling Operator's Fund Reaches Symbolic Milestone in Aid to Warriors and Ukrainian Citizens
For the gambling operator, reaching 50 million hryvnia in aid during the full-scale war has meant a huge win for the warriors and internally displaced people of Ukraine.
June's charitable contributions were given an extra boost when the enemy damaged the Kahovka Hydroelectric Power Station. Rescuers in the Kherson region received a vital boat, the humanitarian headquarters in Kherson got much-needed clothing and boots, and animal rescuers received resources to save the day.
The Ukrainian air force has seen an upgrade, with two monowings and four Mavic drones (GUR) being shared. The ODSHV received two more Mavic drones, the TRO and the police unit "Lut" got their hands on some Mavic 3T drones, the border guards scooped up a Mavic 3, the Separate Rifle Battalion was gifted a Mavic Combo, and the Azov regiment added an Autel drone to their arsenal. Meanwhile, several units received antennas and drone repair parts.
Other vital equipment purchased for Ukrainian fighters include 3 Vector Optics night vision devices distributed to 50 ODSHV, 2 AGM Rattler scopes for the Azov regiment, and 2 PVS 14 night vision devices for the Azov regiment and the International Legion.
In June alone, almost 8 million hryvnia worth of resources were activated for Ukraine's defense. Fund volunteer Stanislav Andreyev shared: "In June, we broadened our humanitarian aid to those affected by the destruction caused by the enemy to civilians. We helped internally displaced persons, transferred funds for the rescue of people and animals stranded during the flooding, and continued targeted purchases for the army, aiding the drone school to provide free training for our defenders."
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According to a report by UkraineWorld, as of August 2022, the total amount of foreign aid received by Ukraine since the beginning of the war stands at approximately $39.5 billion. However, the exact contributions from gambling operators, including the one mentioned in the base article, are not specified. The report also notes that international organizations and private donors, including tech companies, have been at the forefront of providing aid to Ukraine.
Meanwhile, Forbes revealed that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed a global technology conference in October 2021, urging tech companies to use their prowess in AI, cloud computing, and cybersecurity to aid Ukraine in its defense against Russian aggression. The president's call was met with pledges from several tech giants, including Microsoft, Cisco, and Amazon, who have since provided various forms of assistance to Ukraine, such as infrastructure support, cloud computing platforms, and cybersecurity services.
It's worth noting that the global gambling industry has been relatively silent regarding its contributions to Ukraine. However, in May 2022, betting giant Flutter Entertainment, which includes brands like Paddy Power and Betfair, announced that it would donate €100 million (approximately 4.1 billion hryvnia) to Ukraine over a period of several years. The funds will be channeled through global charity initiatives like UNICEF and the Red Cross to provide humanitarian assistance, particularly focusing on education and healthcare for affected children. Flutter Entertainment's contribution adds a significant figure to the overall total of aid for Ukraine, although it remains unclear whether their fund has surpassed the 50 million hryvnia mark mentioned in the base article.
- The gambling operator's fund, focusing on aiding warriors and Ukrainian citizens, has reached a significant milestone of 50 million hryvnia during the full-scale war, marking a substantial victory.
- In June, the charity received an extra boost when the enemy damaged the Kahovka Hydroelectric Power Station, providing essential equipment such as a vital boat, clothing, boots, and resources for animal rescuers.
- The Ukrainian air force has received upgrades, with various drones distributed to different units, enhancing their capabilities in data and cloud computing technology.
- In June, the fund broadened its humanitarian aid, extending support to internally displaced people and those affected by enemy destruction, providing resources worth nearly 8 million hryvnia.
- As of August 2022, Ukraine has received approximately $39.5 billion in foreign aid since the beginning of the war, with contributions from gambling operators undisclosed.
- International organizations, private donors including tech companies, and tech giants like Microsoft, Cisco, and Amazon, have been at the forefront of providing aid to Ukraine, utilizing their expertise in AI, cloud computing, and cybersecurity.
- The global gambling industry has been relatively quiet about its contributions to Ukraine, but in May 2022, betting giant Flutter Entertainment pledged €100 million to aid Ukraine over several years, focusing on education and healthcare for affected children.
- The exact amount surpassed by Flutter Entertainment's fund in comparison to the 50 million hryvnia mark mentioned in the base article remains unclear. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy continues to call on tech companies to use their influence in various sectors, such as sports-betting and weather technology, to support Ukraine's defense against Russian aggression.