When the Frost Doesn't Cancel the War
On February 10 a delegation from the Bilohorodka Village Council visited a brigade that is mostly formed from defenders of Bucha Raion. Among them are fighters from the Bilohorodka community who today serve in extreme conditions: severe frosts at the front turn each day into a battle not only against the enemy, but also against the elements.
But for the local authorities this is not a reason to postpone the visit. On the contrary — it's a reason to go as soon as possible.
"It was important for us to meet the guys in person, talk with them, and deliver what is urgently needed right now"
– Anton Ovsiienko, Bilohorodka village head
Not words — actions: what they brought to the front
This was not a symbolic photo-op. The Bilohorodka community delivered to the fighters:
- Sleeping bags — critically important in conditions of extreme frosts
- Generator — for autonomous power supply at positions
- EcoFlow station — a mobile power source for communications and heating
- DJI Mavic 3 Pro quadcopter — a modern reconnaissance tool that saves lives
Each item on this list is not just "aid". It's a concrete response to a concrete need. It's the difference between "freezing in a trench" and "making it through the night". It's the difference between "guessing where the enemy is" and "seeing them before they see you".
Systematic support, not a one-off action
Important: Ovsiienko emphasized that support for the military remains one of the community's key priorities even in 2026. There are clear plans, there is consistency, and there is an understanding that the war will not end tomorrow — and the front needs not a wave of emotion, but a stable rear.
At the same time, the community continues to address the consequences of the energy crisis. Tomorrow the village head promised to provide a report on the situation in Bilohorodka — because the war does not absolve responsibility for utilities, schools and hospitals.
Context: why this matters
In 2025–2026 Ukrainian communities became the real rear of the front. Not the Ministry of Defense, not lone volunteers — but precisely the local authorities, who know their people by name, understand their needs and have the resources to act quickly.
The Bilohorodka community is part of Bucha Raion, which experienced occupation in the first days of the full-scale invasion. People here know the price of freedom. And here they know that "supporting the army" is not a slogan on a banner, but concrete sleeping bags, generators and drones that help survive and win.
