March 12th, 2026
70,139 people evacuated from danger to date
37 people evacuated from danger this week
25 trips into deoccupied and frontline territories this week
UTC anniversary: Four Years of Commitment and Responsibility
This month we mark four years since Ukraine TrustChain was established. It is an important moment for our organization, but also a difficult one. When we began this work, we hoped that our role would be temporary. Sadly, four years later, the war in Ukraine continues.
While this anniversary is not a celebration in the traditional sense, it is a moment to reflect on our mission. Over these four years, Ukraine TrustChain has remained focused on supporting transparency, accountability, and trust in humanitarian and reconstruction efforts for Ukraine. This work is not always visible, but it is necessary, especially in times of long, drawn-out crisis. We are proud of what we have built together with our partners, donors, and supporters. At the same time, we recognize the heavy reality behind this anniversary. Every year of our existence also represents another year of hardship for the Ukrainian people. Their resilience continues to inspire our commitment.
As we look forward, we do so with seriousness and determination. We remain dedicated to our principles and to the responsibility entrusted to us. Until peace is restored and our work is no longer needed, Ukraine TrustChain will continue to serve with integrity and purpose.
Thank you for standing with us during these four years.
Stories
Donbas Roads Always on Volunteers’ Minds
Our volunteers who travel to the Ukrainian-held Donbas spend a lot of time telling us about the state of the roads. At first blush, it might seem strange that amid pervasive destruction, the dangers of drone warfare, and the human tragedies, our volunteers worry most about roads. But of course all these things are related. With the winter snow melting away, frontline roads are rough with crumbling asphalt and deep two-foot potholes — obstacles that appear everywhere and force the volunteers to drive slower, making them an easier target for enemy drones.
Despite these difficulties, Ukraine TrustChain volunteers continue their weekly trips. Last week, five Ukrainian teams completed 10 trips to the Donbas. The people of the Donbas need them more than ever, as the Ukrainian stronghold of Kramatorsk is being razed to the ground by Russia’s indiscriminate bombing.
Condolences to Olena in Kanev
Olena, a volunteer who leads the Kanev branch of Dina’s organization, has suffered a terrible loss. She has just received news that her husband, Serhiy, was killed in battle. We would like to express our deepest condolences to Olena and wish her strength in these terrible moments. We know that we are joined by hundreds of other people who have received help thanks to her tireless work.
Evacuation Reality
Evacuation missions in Mykolaivka have become a high-stakes race against technology and terrain. To minimize the risk of drone attacks, the Dobra sprava team now begins operations at 7:00 a.m., navigating roads where 80% of the journey is completely exposed. During a recent mission to rescue a family of three, the team relied heavily on their Chuyka drone detector. This device works by scanning radio frequencies to identify the unique electronic signatures and video signals emitted by nearby drones, alerting the driver to the threat before it is even visible. The device beeps if it detects a drone signal. As the signal draws closer, the Chuyka monitor displays what the drone pilot can see through their goggles. Based on this video, the volunteer team can sometimes identify the terrain and assess where the drone is flying.
During a recent evacuation, the danger became visceral when the detector began chirping incessantly during loading. Just as the family prepared to board, soldiers nearby began firing at an incoming drone. After this there was a loud explosion. A few tense moments later the team pressed on, only to find a smoking military vehicle just 400 meters ahead — a sobering reminder that the drone had found a target nearby. Despite the close call, the team successfully brought the family and their belongings to safety.
Team Summaries
Alina’s Team – Dobra sprava (Good Deeds)
8 trips evacuating 35 people.
Inna’s Team – Krok z nadiyeyu (Step with Hope)
20 tons of aid delivered to 7850 people.
6600 people received bread.
10 high-risk locations visited last week.
Disinfected and cleaned up 14 spaces in Kherson. Continued to support 25 families in Kherson red zones.
Darya’s Team
Darya managed to make 3 trips to Kupyansk and surrounding villages.
Evacuated 11 people including 1 immobile person.
Delivered247 packages to 7 villages near Kupyansk: Lozova Persha, Mykolaivka Persha, Prylyutove, Husynka, Prosyanka, Shypuvate, Kutkivka.
Karina’s Team – My ryatuyemo Ukrayinu (We Save Ukraine)
There are currently 108 people in the shelter.
Tetiana’s Team – Dopomoha poruch (Help Is Near)
Distributed 90 aid packages in the village of Krutoyarivka on the border between Donetsk and Dnipro regions.
Distributed 150 aid packages in villages of Zoryans’ke and Verhnyozoryans’ke, near Kup’yans’k, Kharkiv region.
Distributed food and bedsheets in the orphanage in Mikhailivka, near Smila, Cherkasy region.
Natasha’s Team – Volontersʹkyy tsentr Vyshnya (Cherry Volunteer Center)
Natasha traveled to Donbas again delivering 241 hygienic packages for Lyman residents and recent refugees surviving in nearby towns.
Timur’s Team – Komanda Teymura Alyeva (Timur Alyev’s Team)
Distributed 211 aid packages to families in Saltivka Kharkiv.
Special deliveries to 21 disabled elderly and 17 families with infants.
Give out flowers to over a thousand women on international women's day March 8.
Pavel and Olena’s Teams – Dotyk sertsya (Touch of Heart) & Svitanok mriy (Dawn of Dreams)
98 food packages delivered to Partyzanske.
69 tons of firewood reached the villages of Tavriyske, Afanasivka and Posad-Pokrovske. While the worst of the winter is behind us, firewood is an essential energy for cooking as well as heating.
Held events for kids at the Mykolaiv office.
Pomahaem Foundation (We Help Foundation)
92 packages delivered to Tamaryne, Mykolaiv region.
Marina’s Team – Daruy dobro Ukrayina (Give Good Ukraine)
150 packages were distributed to internally displaced people in Zhovti Vody community.
Dina’s Team – Vilʹni lyudy, vilʹna krayina (Free People, Free Country)
Distributed 271 packages of food and hygiene aid in Kaniv, Kremenchuk, and Poltava.
Distributed 60 candles in Kremenchuk.
Served 1,350 meals in the soup kitchen.
Distributed 650 food packages in the Kharkiv area.
Bohdan’s Team — Vse robymo sami (We Do Everything Ourselves)
42 families in Zhytomyr received food and hygiene kits.
This week at the club for children with disabilities kids had psychological relief games, fine arts classes, choreography and culinary classes.
Alena’s Team – Diva (Virgo)
29 wounded in the hospital received medicine.
345 families received bread.
How to Help
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