How we work

From the first report of danger to boarded-up windows — every step we take is aimed at maximum efficiency and speed.

Monitoring and coordination

We constantly monitor the situation in the city. As soon as a strike occurs, our coordinators contact emergency services and local residents to assess the scale of destruction and the need for assistance.

Logistics and deployment

We quickly load the necessary materials and tools. Volunteers receive a meeting point, and the team heads to the location, often arriving among the first right after the State Emergency Service (DSNS).

Work on site

Volunteers divide into several groups: some take measurements, some cut OSB, others dismantle damaged frames and remove dangerous glass, after which the damaged windows are boarded up. The work is in full swing until every broken window is covered to return heat to the homes, doors are fixed to protect against looters, and dangerous debris is removed. Coordinators collect requests from residents, resolve urgent issues at the site, and secure emergency spots, if any.

Team history

«Kyiv Bats» did not appear out of a good life, but as a direct response to the challenges of the war in 2024. Over time, with the destruction of civilian infrastructure by Russian missiles and drones, it became clear that official services were unable to cover the needs of all the victims.

It all started with a small group of volunteers helping people in need after Russian attacks. Later, acquaintances began to join, and then completely unknown people, united by a single desire — not to leave Kyivans face to face with darkness and cold.

Today, the core of our team consists of only a few people, but the community numbers dozens of volunteers ready to rush to the rescue at any time of the day. We have become a well-coordinated mechanism that proves: darkness will not defeat us as long as we stand together.