Sternenko Community Foundation

Sternenko Community Foundation

Sternenko Community Foundation
Благодійний фонд «Спільнота Стерненка»
Founded15 January 2025 (2025-01-15)
FounderSerhii Sternenko
TypeCharitable organization
FocusUnmanned aerial vehicle technology, military aid
Location
Region served
Ukraine
Key people
Oleksandr Skarlat (Executive Director)[1]
Websitesternenkofund.org

The Sternenko Community Foundation (Ukrainian: Благодійний фонд «Спільнота Стерненка») is a Ukrainian charitable organisation that specialises in supplying the Armed Forces of Ukraine with FPV drones and electronic warfare equipment. According to Business Insider, the organisation is part of a broader civilian movement that has significantly augmented Ukraine's military capabilities through high-tech volunteer procurement.[2]

History

The organisation originated as a volunteer initiative led by civic activist Serhii Sternenko following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022. It was formally registered as a charitable foundation in January 2025.[3]

In September 2025, the foundation signed a memorandum with the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence to consolidate defenсe efforts and expand strategic collaboration with the government as well as international organisations.[4] On 22 January 2026, founder Serhii Sternenko was appointed as an adviser to the Minister of Defence, specialising in the enhancement of drone combat strategies.[5]

Activities

The foundation's primary focus is the procurement of customised FPV drones, including strike drones and interceptors designed to counter Shahed-type loitering munitions.[2]

As of late 2025, the foundation reported having raised over UAH 3.1 billion (approximately $75 million) and delivered more than 118,000 FPV drones to the Ukrainian military. The organisation states that 95.5% of donations go directly toward the purchase and delivery of FPV drones and other military aid to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.[6] The foundation publishes daily reports with photos and videos confirming deliveries to military units.[7]

Key projects

  • Rusoriz, procurement of strike FPV drones.[8]
  • Sky Rusoriz (also known as Nebesnyi Rusoriz), development and delivery of FPV interceptor drones to protect Ukrainian skies from Russian reconnaissance and strike UAVs.[6]
  • Shahedoriz, a specialised program for developing and supplying FPV interceptor drones to counter Shahed-type and Gerbera loitering munitions. The project has resulted over 2,200 enemy drones being destroyed, with reported enemy losses exceeding $92 million.[9][6]
  • ReDrone, a research and development program for technical drone modifications based on feedback from active-duty operators.[10]
  • In March 2026, within the interceptor drone program, the foundation funded the development of the HORNET VISION Ctrl remote control system for Sting interceptors produced by Wild Hornets. This innovation allows remote drone operation from significant distances and has been successfully tested in several Ukrainian air defence units.[11]

Partners

The foundation collaborates with state institutions and private companies, including the Ministry of Defence (strategic memorandum),[4] Monobank (joint fundraising campaigns),[12] and the developer RIEL.[13]

In 2025, the foundation received UAH 44 million from the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) from plea agreements for the purchase of FPV drones.[14]

References

  1. ^ "Ministry of Defence and 'Sternenko Community' Charitable Foundation sign Memorandum". Ministry of Defence of Ukraine. 26 September 2025. Retrieved 15 April 2026.
  2. ^ a b Loh, Matthew (8 September 2025). "In Ukraine, civilians donate their spare cash — and watch it turn into $40 million strikes against Russia". Business Insider. Retrieved 15 April 2026.
  3. ^ "Prominent Ukrainian activist tapped to advise defense minister on front-line drone combat". The Kyiv Independent. 22 January 2026. Retrieved 2 May 2026.
  4. ^ a b "Ministry of Defence and 'Sternenko Community' Charitable Foundation sign Memorandum". Ministry of Defence of Ukraine. 26 September 2025. Retrieved 15 April 2026.
  5. ^ Fenbert, Abbey (22 January 2026). "Prominent Ukrainian activist tapped to advise defenсe minister on front-line drone combat". The Kyiv Independent. Retrieved 15 April 2026.
  6. ^ a b c Vladislava (26 February 2026). "The Largest Donors to the Armed Forces of Ukraine". Букви. Retrieved 2 May 2026.
  7. ^ Gusieva, Valeriia (26 August 2025). "Civilian Frontlines: Drones, Fundraising, and Evolving Military Policy". Eastern European and Transatlantic Network. Retrieved 15 April 2026.
  8. ^ Кишиневський, Микита (6 April 2026). "«Секретний русоріз»: фонд Стерненка запустив збір на 100 млн грн на передові FPV-дрони". #ШОТАМ (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 2 May 2026.
  9. ^ Sudolsky, Roman (13 November 2025). "How Sting interceptor drones shoot down Shaheds: video". Defender Media. Retrieved 15 April 2026.
  10. ^ "How the Sternenko's ReDrone project gives drones a second life". Defender Media. Retrieved 2 May 2026.
  11. ^ Pokotylo, Olha (27 March 2026). "Wild Hornets successfully test remote control for the Sting". The Defender. Retrieved 15 April 2026.
  12. ^ "This is Battleship: UNITED24, monobank, Sternenko and Lachenkov launch a fundraiser for 35 naval drones for the State Security Service of Ukraine". United24. 22 February 2024. Retrieved 2 May 2026.
  13. ^ "RIEL Joins the HAPPY OPTORIZ Fundraiser and Donates an Apartment in Kyiv". riel.ua. Retrieved 2 May 2026.
  14. ^ "SAPO transfers UAH 44M from plea agreements to purchase drones". Ukrinform. 11 November 2025. Retrieved 2 May 2026.

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