Solutions to win: Vinnytsia donates Ukrainian-made thermal imagers to military

The Vinnytsia City Council and its community handed over Ukrainian-made thermal imagers to the military at the frontline.

What is the problem?

Thermal imagers are a great asset for leading defense and offense. Using thermal imaging devices is especially relevant in positional warfare when more and more losses in enemy sniper fire.

Surveillance systems enable to record the enemy's actions from closed positions, thus minimizing losses among Ukrainian soldiers.

However, the long logistics and high prices are a huge burden for the state and volunteers who want to provide soldiers with equipment. Domestic analogs of foreign equipment and devices are a significant relief in the issue of supplying the army.

What is the solution?

Vinnytsia City Council sent five locally produced thermal imagers to Ukrainian troops.

How does it work?

"Yesterday, on January 8, the defenders working in one of the hottest spots on the frontline received five high-quality Ukrainian-made thermal imagers from the Vinnytsia City Council and the entire community," the statement says.

Deputy Mayor Andriy Ocheretnyi says this is the third aid intended for this military unit.

The day before, they received chemical heating pads and a drone, essential for combat missions in harsh field conditions.

"These thermal imagers will help our defenders in their combat missions. All of them were manufactured in Ukraine in December, on the eve of the New Year. We plan to purchase 50 quadcopters, 40 searchlights to detect enemy drones at night and the appropriate number of charging stations for them, as well as FPV drones."

The soldier, who received assistance from the Vinnytsia City Council, said that the thermal imagers are extremely useful for him and his comrades at night.

Last week, the executive committee of Vinnytsia City Council announced a tender to purchase 200 more thermal imagers for Ukrainian forces.