UAH 77 Million Raised for Four Corps: “Come Back Alive” Foundation and Kyivstar Complete “We Live Here: Mission 077” Campaign

Four corps in northern Ukraine are now equipped with continuous communication systems to transmit highly sensitive information. Thanks to your donations, UAH 77 million has been raised to provide communications equipment and vehicles for the 12th, 15th, 18th, and 21st Army Corps.

Of this total, UAH 20 million came as a charitable contribution from Kyivstar. The remaining funds were collected thanks to the support of individual donors, including Kyivstar subscribers and socially responsible businesses that joined the campaign.

“Thank you to everyone who contributed to ‘Mission 077.’ Through our combined efforts, we were able to provide the military with reliable communications. Supporting the Armed Forces has always been a priority for Kyivstar. We live and work here in Ukraine, which is why we systematically and comprehensively support our defenders and will continue to do so,” said Oleksandr Komarov, CEO of Kyivstar.

Among the companies that supported the “We Live Here: Mission 077” campaign are ANC pharmacy network, Milk Bar, Uklon, the Franko Theater, Portmone, and others. The project’s media partner is 1+1 Media.

Why this project?

Previously, military management along the entire front line was conducted through Operational-Tactical Groups (OTGs). These were temporary command structures without their own logistical base or permanent teams. Last year, the Ukrainian Defense Forces transitioned to a corps-based command system.

Currently, the corps are still building full operational capabilities, particularly in communications, command, and coordination of units. Ensuring they are fully equipped is therefore critically important.

“Without communication, there is no coordination; without coordination, tasks cannot be executed. This is a basic principle both in combat and in general service. Today, most strikes are carried out by drones, whose operation depends entirely on communication systems—Starlink, repeaters, and more. But communication is not just radios. It also includes laptops, tablets, and other tools that enable command and interaction between units,” explained Danilo Pyatkov, Civil-Military Cooperation Officer of the 21st Corps.

A key partner in the project is the Main Directorate of Communications and Cybersecurity (GUZtaKB), the primary body responsible for military communications. They collect the needs of units and coordinate the delivery of communications equipment across the front line.

How were the funds used?

The newly formed corps in northern Ukraine received comprehensive equipment systems to ensure secure transmission of sensitive information and operational coordination between units. Each corps was provided with modern and reliable communications tools and vehicles.

“In war, the advantage goes to those who can process information quickly and coordinate unit actions efficiently. Reliable communication is the foundation of such command. It is the nervous system of the Defense Forces. Without communication, no offensive or defensive operation can succeed. That is why, as part of ‘Mission 077,’ we provided the northern border units with comprehensive solutions for stable communications. The UAH 77 million raised has been invested in enabling units to make timely decisions,” said Taras Chmut, Director of the “Come Back Alive” Foundation.

So far, two distributions of equipment to defenders have already taken place. They received essential items, including interactive panels, charging stations, satellite systems, wired telephones, tablets, and other equipment necessary for uninterrupted communication within units. In the upcoming third distribution, pickup trucks and vans will be provided to support rapid logistics.

Detailed reports are available on the project website under the “Reports” section.