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Czech volunteers raise more than $600 thousand for Flamingo missile in 48 hours«

In less than 48 hours, the Czechs raised more than $600 thousand for the Ukrainian Flamingo missile, which exceeded all expectations.

Makim Krus

24/10/2025

Czech volunteers donate more than $600 thousand for Flamingo missile for the Ukrainian Armed Forces

The Czech volunteer initiative “A Gift for Putin” has launched a fundraising campaign to purchase a Flamingo cruise missile for the Ukrainian Armed Forces - and has raised more than 600 000 USD only for two days.

According to the organisers, they expected to raise this amount in a week, but the record-breaking support of the public allowed them to achieve the result in 48 hours - «which is a record,» said a campaign representative.

How it works and what it means

The initiative announced a fundraiser on its website and social media. The publication states that the missile is manufactured by a Ukrainian manufacturer and can be transferred to the Armed Forces of Ukraine after the fundraising is completed.
The name of the rocket within the campaign is «DANA 1», The name is in honour of Czech physicist and public figure Dana Drábová, who supported Ukraine.
The organisers emphasise that the Armed Forces of Ukraine will decide on the time, place and method of use of the missile.

Context.

The Flamingo missile is one of Ukraine's new precision-guided missile systems, which has already been reported to have been used against targets in the temporarily occupied territory of Crimea.
The Czech fundraising campaign is part of a wider wave of volunteer support for Ukraine: for example, Czech campaigns have previously raised funds for howitzers and drones.

Significance and implications

The speed of collection - in 48 hours - demonstrates a high level of public support and mobilisation.
The transfer of a missile of this class means that volunteer initiatives can have a real impact on logistics and weapons.
From a strategic perspective, the use of Flamingo supports Ukraine's efforts to conduct deep strikes against enemy targets behind the front line.
At the same time, this reinforces the importance of transparency and accountability in such actions - the issue of controlling the targeted use of funds and equipment becomes critical.