Ukrainians have been preparing as well, it seems, even before March 24 sending equipment towards Lukhansk & Donetsk.
https://twitter.com/galandecZP/status/1377670652677783558
>How soon before bidan gives military aid to Ukraine?
They already did. At least one shipment to Odessa has been documented (pic) end of March.
https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/us-makes-large-military-hardware-delivery-ukraines-army-after-biden-pledged-crimea