How your old fave Watermelon Ice vape became a secret weapon on the battlefield
Metro
Banned British vapes are being repurposed into power banks for Ukrainian soldiers by volunteers.Summary
Since the UK banned single-use vapes, volunteers in Lviv have repurposed thousands of discarded e-cigarettes into power banks for frontline soldiers. Ben Hoerber, a former teacher from Florida, leads the initiative, extracting lithium-ion batteries from the vapes to create devices that can power phones, radios, and drone systems. The project, supported by foreign volunteers and local groups, aims to provide essential energy to troops, saving them from having to return to base to recharge. Despite the costs, the organization relies on donations and has recently gained non-profit status. Ben plans to expand the project further, including using hoverboards and e-bike batteries, and has no intention of leaving Ukraine.
(Source：Metro)
