Kostiantynivka 🇺🇦 & Fairfield 🇺🇸
Standing Strong on the Frontlines
Kostiantynivka, located just 10 km from the front lines in Donetsk Oblast, eastern Ukraine, is an industrial city nestled along the Kryvyi Torets River. Historically, it was one of Ukraine’s key glass-making centers.
The shadow of the Russian invasion loomed over the city. In the initial hours of the conflict, Kostiantynivka suffered missile strikes that targeted its citizens as well as a local military base.
The city continues to bear the brunt of the ongoing conflict.
Almost daily artillery and missile attacks damage civilian and municipal structures alike without indifference.
Prior to the war, Kostiantynivka boasted a population of approximately 67,000 residents, including 14,700 children. Today the city has only around 1,900 children remaining. Ongoing risks and challenges continue, and efforts persist to convince residents to evacuate.
Firfield joined hands with Kostiantynivka in May of 2023, with the hopes of providing them resources and relief to the ongoing attacks.
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In accordance with our core principles, we work diligently to maintain real time relationships with community leadership that allow us to focus donations on specific things each city needs.
Donations are tax deductible and 100% of your donation will go towards the humanitarian assistance you wish to support.
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December 2023
Kostiantynivka requested in kind aid of fire fighter gear. The UAI team coordinated the collection of this gear from across our sister cities. Thanks to our network of volunteers we were able to pack these materials up for shipment and they are now preparing their long journey to Ukraine. The equipment is now being shipped along with 2 ambulances to be delivered to Iziyum.
December 2023
In an effort to reduce rubble and clear streets the civilian leadership of Kostiantynivka requested a crane. This vital machinery would ensure accessible roads for evacuation and delivery of additional aid. A crane in the region also allows communities to manage damage to buildings, ensuring disrepair is not the cause of more disaster as air raids and bombings continue in the region.
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