What Surprising Tech Is Helping Ukraine Right Now?

Dimko Zhluktenko is an ordinary Ukrainian trying to help his country. He runs Dzyga's Paw to purchase tech equipment for 🇺🇦 Ukrainian Defenders. He is a former software engineer, in civilian life.
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DESCRIPTION:
The Frontline Reality: Ukrainian Drone Warfare and Technological Innovations

In this in-depth interview, Jonathan talks with Dimko Zhluktenko, a key innovator in Ukrainian drone warfare and a member of the Ukrainian armed forces. Dimko provides a detailed look at the day-to-day operations and realities of serving in Ukraine's unmanned systems forces, discussing reconnaissance missions, technological advancements, and the significant impact of UAVs on the battlefield. The conversation also touches on the role of international support, the challenges of relying on Chinese components, and the importance of innovation driven by both government and civic society. This episode is a must-watch for anyone interested in modern warfare, technological innovation, and the resilience of Ukraine's defense forces.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
01:08 Dimko's Role in the Armed Forces
01:54 A Day in the Life of a UAV Operator
05:18 Challenges and Dangers on the Frontline
08:39 Russian Tactics and Their Impact
20:01 Technological Innovations in Warfare
23:10 Data-Driven Warfare: Transparency and Innovation
27:08 Challenges of Truthful Reporting in Military Operations
28:53 Civic Society and Government Collaboration in Drone Innovation
31:36 Ukraine's Struggle with Military Production and Scale
33:57 Western Support and Frustrations
38:59 Adapting Military Equipment for Battlefield Conditions
47:51 The Role of AI and Autonomous Systems in Warfare
51:46 Conclusion and Call to Action
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Car for Ukraine has once again joined forces with a group of influencers, creators, and news observers during this summer. Sunshine here serves as a metaphor, the trucks are a sunshine for our warriors to bring them to where they need to be and out from the place they don't.
https://car4ukraine.com/campaigns/sum...

This time, we focus on the 6th Detachment of HUR, 93rd Alcatraz, 3rd Brigade, MLRS systems and more.
https://car4ukraine.com/campaigns/sum...

bring soldiers to the positions
protect them with armor
deploy troops with drones to the positions
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TRUSTED CHARITIES ON THE GROUND:
kharpp - Reconstruction project supporting communities in Kharkiv and Przemyśl
https://kharpp.com/

Save Ukraine
https://www.saveukraineua.org/

Superhumans - Hospital for war traumas
https://superhumans.com/en/

UNBROKEN - Treatment. Prosthesis. Rehabilitation for Ukrainians in Ukraine
https://unbroken.org.ua/

Come Back Alive
https://savelife.in.ua/en/

Chefs For Ukraine - World Central Kitchen
https://wck.org/relief/activation-che...

Ukrainian Freedom News
https://www.ukrainianfreedomnews.com/...

UNITED24 - An initiative of President Zelenskyy
https://u24.gov.ua/

Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundation
https://prytulafoundation.org

NGO “Herojam Slava”
https://heroiamslava.org/

NOR DOG Animal Rescue
https://www.nor-dog.org/home/
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