338. From Rebuilder to Drone Builder: The Huge Impact of Foreign Volunteers in Ukraine

Host Saul David interviews special guest Richard Woodruff, a young British volunteer in Ukraine since 2022.

Richard shares his journey from rebuilding destroyed homes in Bucha and Irpin to delivering critical humanitarian aid near the front lines. He recounts his immediate response to the Kakhovka Dam disaster, using speedboats to rescue stranded civilians and animals.

The discussion focuses heavily on his current work running what is described as Ukraine's largest volunteer-controlled drone factory, which has produced over 5,500 FPV drones credited with destroying millions in Russian equipment. Richard also discusses the future of the war, the challenge of international support, and his post-war plans to moving to Kharkiv to help lead the massive rebuilding effort.

If you want to have a look at Richard's work check it out here: https://frontlinekit.org/

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Producer: James Hodgson

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