The Unknown AutoMaidan. Episode 8: Defense of Kyiv (Southern Bridge Fortified Area)
Episode 8 – February 24, 2022 Defense of Kyiv (Southern Bridge Fortified Area) From the first days of the siege and assault on Kyiv, we converted our music festival concert venues into ideal drone launch sites. From these locations, we deployed UAVs for aerial reconnaissance from Hostomel, Kazharovichi, to Brovary. We organized coordination with the front lines, trained pilots on rotation, integrated injured personnel, and collaborated with the British Embassy and drone manufacturers. However, throughout this time, we received no drones or financial aid from the state for the infrastructure. Everything was purchased at our own expense and through volunteer funds raised from the population and donor businesses. For more details, see the video. Video 19 We are very grateful to the leadership of the Desnyansky District and the city of Kyiv for their organizational support. However, outside of this, there was complete chaos and a lack of coordination from the authorities. The overwhe...