The volunteer civil defense organization in Kharkiv has issued a call for volunteers to assist in building defensive structures along the border against a possible Russian invasion. This call demonstrates that people of the city realize that despite the ceasefire, the possibility of Russian troops attempting to invade their region remains high. The response of the citizens of Kharkiv demonstrates that people are determined to defend their region and their city.

Translation of Public Call For Volunteers Issued:

Fortify and strengthen the border, protect your place!!!

Kharkov is one of the least defended (fortified) Ukrainian cities. Our border line with TerroRussia stretches for 350 km and the ditch is only 20 km long.

Because of the explosions of military actions and increased activity of the internal enemy (enemy from within called “quilted jackets” or “thugs for hire”), WE the ‘Civil Guard”, Eastern Corps, Kharkiv guerillas, have taken the decision to help strengthen the border.

The Objective: to prevent the advance of the Russian military forces into the Kharkiv area.

Our Tasks:
– digging a ditch 4×2
– creating defensive posts (fire nests) out of concrete (cement) blocks
– building dug-outs

Meeting: Thursday 11.09.2014 at 9 a.m. Trade Center Karavan( metro station Geroyev Truda), exit to the gas station “Ovis”. This is a whole day trip to the area of Volchansk. The return bus fare is 70 hr.

 The duties of volunteers are digging, trenching, and building

We provide: tea, coffee, sandwiches, water. You provide: patriotic mood and determination to work and defend our town.

 Bring along: shovels (if you have one), gloves for builders, headgear, and change of clothes (if desired).

 From the money collected last Sunday, an amount of 5070 hr, we purchased 100 shovels and 100 gloves for builders. Receipts are available in the report.

 Those who wish to contribute financial aid to strengthen the border, here is the Privatbank card number: 4149 4377 2727 1692 Ilyunina Inessa/

Other needs we have are:

– tractors;
– excavators;
– bulldozers;
– fuel for vehicles;
– crib house (timber blocking);
– building sacks;
– tent cloths;
– VOLUNTEERS.

Call the numbers bellow for additional information:
+38 097 973 27 61
+38 093 561 86 64

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Translated by Roman Vlasof. Edited by Larry Field