According to what is written in the article, a Czech volunteer initiative has successfully raised enough funds to purchase a Black Hawk military helicopter for Ukraine. The announcement was made on March 1, highlighting the efforts of the initiative to support Ukraine's war effort.
The article says that the initiative, called "A Gift for Putin," started its crowdfunding campaign in November 2023. More than 20,500 donors contributed, helping to raise a total of 72.3 million Czech Koruna ($2.9 million). These funds will be used to buy a Black Hawk helicopter from the United States, as it is reportedly more affordable there compared to the Czech Republic.
Furthermore, the article states that Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) will be responsible for operating the helicopter. It will be used for evacuating Ukrainian soldiers and conducting special operations.
"Ukraine cannot win the war with drones or ammunition alone. It also needs tanks, aircraft, howitzers—and helicopters for special operations," the volunteer initiative's website reads.
