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Iryna Zhluktenko @ippvch.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Well then. Back to work! We have a lot to do. Happy Independence Day, Ukraine 🇺🇦

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Iryna Zhluktenko @ippvch.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Later over coffee, I noticed a sign: “The next 35 [and hundreds more] years begin with what we do today.”

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Iryna Zhluktenko @ippvch.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

At @dzygaspaw.com, that has meant over $700K in drones, 100+ EW systems, 200+ Starlinks, and more, already delivered this year, funded by people in 65 countries who decided Ukraine's defense was their responsibility too. Thank you to all who stand by our side.

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Iryna Zhluktenko @ippvch.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

This Independence Day morning, I woke up in Kyiv, a capital that was expected to fall in 3 days. Went for a morning run and to Maidan Nezalezhnosti to pay tribute to the fallen soldiers. This was how I wanted to start the day, living freely and thanking the people who are keeping our independence.

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Iryna Zhluktenko @ippvch.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

And if you want to experience the real thing, visit Ukraine. Our next event is in Lviv this July. Come meet the soldiers fighting at the front. Come see what your support actually does. Ping me for more details about the event 😊

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Iryna Zhluktenko @ippvch.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

But the best part was the conversations afterward: finally hugging people who've donated to us since 2022, meeting the faces behind the names I've seen in our system for years. Thank you for coming 🫂

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Iryna Zhluktenko @ippvch.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

After the panel, I gave a short speech about @dzygaspaw.com and together we raised a couple thousand dollars toward Vampire heavy bomber drones for the Khartiia Corps in Kupiansk.

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Iryna Zhluktenko @ippvch.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

The discussion was very honest: panelists shared what it's like to build defense companies under fire: their motivation, the speed & the feedback loops that don't exist anywhere else.

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Iryna Zhluktenko @ippvch.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

When I found out I'd be in California for my studies at Stanford GSB, I thought it would be cool to meet some of our @dzygaspaw.com donors whom I've never met in person. A coffee, maybe a small gathering. That small gathering turned into a full defense tech evening! 🧵

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Iryna Zhluktenko @ippvch.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Great to know there are some friends of Ukraine here! 🇺🇦🇺🇸

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Iryna Zhluktenko @ippvch.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

If you've voted, please drop a comment below so I can thank you personally! Every reply & repost helps the algorithm show this to more people who can help 🥰 Thank you!

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Iryna Zhluktenko @ippvch.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

It will take no longer than a minute to vote via @doucommunity.bsky.social: 1) go to dou.ua/awards-2026/ 2) log in if needed 3) scroll down to the 2nd category: "Найпотужніша ініціатива від ІТ-спеціалістів, що наближає перемогу" 4) find Dzyga's Paw & choose it (turns yellow = voted!)

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Iryna Zhluktenko @ippvch.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

@dzygaspaw.com has already delivered over $5 million in drones, Starlinks & more to the front lines. Our mission isn't just supplying gear. We're winning hearts and minds, showing the world that the most impactful way to support Ukraine is by supporting our Defence Forces!

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Iryna Zhluktenko @ippvch.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

You can help deliver life-saving tech to the Ukrainian defenders in just ONE MINUTE! Dzyga's Paw (us 😎) was shortlisted for the 2026 Award from DOU, Ukraine's biggest IT community. We need your vote to win! It costs nothing but increases our visibility. Will you help? --->

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Iryna Zhluktenko @ippvch.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Congrats to Mykhailo Fedorov on being appointed as the new Defence Minister by the Ukrainian parliament. I am excited, and I am sure this is a huge challenge for him and hopefully also the system. Wishing Minister Fedorov energy and inspiration for changes. Good luck!

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Iryna Zhluktenko @ippvch.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Some of the 2025 fundraising results by @dzygaspaw.com compared to previous years. Proud of our team and grateful to all the people around the world who support the Ukrainian Defence Forces with us!

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Iryna Zhluktenko @ippvch.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine @dmytrokuleba.bsky.social says hello to all of you who support Ukraine! But a special hello to the Dzyga’s Paw community 😉

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Iryna Zhluktenko @ippvch.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

A few days ago, I turned 25. One of the first thoughts that came to me was: wow, just three more years, and half of my life (the conscious half) will have been lived during the war. Probably not the best thought to have. But it means a lot.

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Iryna Zhluktenko @ippvch.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

We track contents, costs and require a photo report from the soldiers for each shipment. We do not manage to publish every photo, but delivery reports are live on our website with details about the units, types of equipment, quantities, and total value.

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Iryna Zhluktenko @ippvch.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

We do not display it publicly for obvious reasons — namely, the security of our suppliers, and blurring all the details would require another person working here to do specifically that. A screenshot of our internal reporting system, developed by our volunteers for our needs attached.

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Iryna Zhluktenko @ippvch.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

We started operating as a nonprofit in July'22. Over three years, we continually improve, refine our processes, introduce policies and safety measures, and enhance creativity. What is the result of this? Despite all the politics and the global decline in focus on Ukraine, we are growing.

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Iryna Zhluktenko @ippvch.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

My name is Iryna. Over the past year, I’ve led Dzyga’s Paw, a Ukrainian org supplying our Defense Forces with tech, crowdfunded worldwide. We recently surpassed $4 mil in donations. In this thread, I will share why this work is so important to me and why transparency matters.

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Iryna Zhluktenko @ippvch.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

donation link pinned in my profile ;)

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Iryna Zhluktenko @ippvch.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

How much time do we need to hit $4M in total donations?🙂 Can we do it today?!

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Iryna Zhluktenko @ippvch.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

We are a family for one year now. Love you, Dimko.

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Iryna Zhluktenko @ippvch.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

developments of the last two weeks.

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Iryna Zhluktenko @ippvch.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

In the meantime, fighting is happening right at the administrative border of the Dnipropetrovsk oblast. Shevchenko, Komar, Yalta -- heavy fighting daily.

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Iryna Zhluktenko @ippvch.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

he book is out! Huge congrats @dim0kq.bsky.social ! Reading the final version of the “Ordinary Guy at War” at the cafe you spent most of your time writing it, while thinking of you somewhere in Donetsk region. Tremendous work. I hope this reading will help better understand our reality.

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Iryna Zhluktenko @ippvch.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

We haven't published the full May report yet, but from the live reporting on our website, one can tell...

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Iryna Zhluktenko @ippvch.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

It was a pleasure to discuss recent mil-tech developments, our experience vs. the international perspective, and the risks of underestimating the enemy. With Nazar from NORDA Dynamics, Dan from the 47th, and Jonathan from Silicon Curtain. Wait for the episode release soon!

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Iryna Zhluktenko @ippvch.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

It was a pleasure meeting @anneapplebaum.bsky.social today. Ms. Applebaum was excellent, very bold, and direct, as always, in the discussion on journalism and reporting in times of institutional decline. Thank you for coming to Ukraine.

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Iryna Zhluktenko @ippvch.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Our top-value transactions last month. The procurements team and volunteers go brrr with Mavics 3T for the Night Triad project. DJI discontinued this model and the market is freaking out with high demand / low supply + tones of used drones people are trying to sell as "new"

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Iryna Zhluktenko @ippvch.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

What's this crazy amount of spending in April?! What for? :)

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Iryna Zhluktenko @ippvch.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

I am proud of the whole Dzyga's Paw team for the great start to this year. This is huge. Thanks to everyone who has contributed: because of you, we can deliver more quality equipment to the defenders on the frontlines. Next question: how do we keep it through the year?

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Iryna Zhluktenko @ippvch.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

my dog has been captured and they demand a ransom. donate here if you love Dzyga dzygaspaw.com/projects/sav...

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Iryna Zhluktenko @ippvch.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Friends, we are almost there! $3,500 left to close the international part of the night drones fundraiser - let's finish it before the end of the month! 😏

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Iryna Zhluktenko @ippvch.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

I love my bicycle. Do you have one? :)

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Iryna Zhluktenko @ippvch.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

There were not just Santa gifts: they were personal letters, small comforts, and proof that our defenders are seen, valued, and supported by people across the world. We received the gifts and traveled to frontline cities to deliver them, and the reactions were unforgettable! 🥹

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Iryna Zhluktenko @ippvch.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

I want this report to be proof: Ukraine’s fight continues. It is our responsibility. And we are ready to take it even further in 2025. We are not giving up. We are not fading away. With your help, we will grow even stronger in 2025. Join us.

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Iryna Zhluktenko @ippvch.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

One of our proudest moments? Funding Ukrainian-made drones. Instead of buying Chinese alternatives, we raised $30K for 🇺🇦 Galka UAS systems, supporting local production while boosting our Defence. Because our future depends on what we build NOW.

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Iryna Zhluktenko @ippvch.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

We continued even as four team members (including our founder & my husband @dim0kq.bsky.social) volunteered to serve in the Armed Forces. Why? Because we built a system. A structure that doesn’t depend on one person. Personal dedication + institutionalization + community support = impact.

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Iryna Zhluktenko @ippvch.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Despite global attention fading, we delivered more. · +33.5% more military aid vs. 2023 · 221 shipments to the Ukrainian Army · over $1M worth of supplies delivered · 91 military units equipped

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Iryna Zhluktenko @ippvch.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

At @dzygaspaw.com we didn’t just watch - we participated in what was happening. 💰 $1.2M raised for the Ukrainian Armed Forces 🌍 3,810 donors from 63 countries 💵 Half of all donations were under $25: every dollar mattered. And we made it count.

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Iryna Zhluktenko @ippvch.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

In 2024, 🇷🇺 took key cities, such as Avdiivka and Vuhledar. We lost ground. We lost friends. And yet, we didn’t surrender. We hit back. We took the fight to Russia, striking their soil in Kursk & keeping their bombs away from our cities.

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Iryna Zhluktenko @ippvch.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

A small team of young Ukrainians and a dog raised $1.2M for our defenders in 2024. With creativity, we turn donations into real battlefield impact. I’m the 24-year-old girl leading the team, and today, I’m incredibly proud to share our 2024 report. A thread🧵

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Iryna Zhluktenko @ippvch.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

It was a pleasure to once again meet @katrineigendorf.bsky.social and her team in Lviv on their trip to Ukraine. Thank you for being so committed to telling the stories from Ukraine and the front lines. Your hard work brings truth to the world and keeps the right focus. Grateful for all you do! ❤️

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