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The Kyiv Independent interviews Brittney Shki-Giizis, a Canadian who left the Canadian Army to fight in Ukraine, explaining how she learned Ukrainian to join a Ukrainian unit and shifted from tank instruction to FPV drone piloting as drones reshape the conflict, while reflecting on being a woman in combat, the human cost of drone warfare, and why any ceasefire must include security guarantees.
Following a Russian attack that killed two French humanitarian workers in Kherson Oblast, foreign volunteers, NGO workers, and embassy staff are now prohibited from entering certain areas without permission from local authorities. The ban comes after the city of Beryslav, located in the region, was targeted by Russian forces. France plans to summon the Russian ambassador to condemn the killings, and the Kherson Oblast Military Administration stated that permission is required for foreign representatives to enter areas frequently shelled by Russian forces. This incident follows the deaths of two other foreign NGO workers in the region due to Russian shelling in September.
Foreign volunteers are now prohibited from entering dangerous communities in the Kherson region without approval from the regional military administration or military command, following a decision by the Regional Defense Council. This ban comes after two French volunteers were killed in a Russian drone strike on Beryslav, prompting French President Emmanuel Macron to express condolences over their deaths. The Kherson Regional Military Administration emphasized the need to record people's presence in active conflict areas, citing the inability to guarantee safety during wartime.
Former U.S. troops who joined the fight against Russia's invasion of Ukraine reveal their motivations and experiences on the frontlines. Many were driven by a sense of duty and a desire to fight for what they believed was a righteous cause. However, they were surprised by the number of inexperienced foreign volunteers who joined the fight. The missions were grueling, with limited resources and communication, and the winter conditions made it even more challenging. Despite their efforts, some soldiers decided to leave due to the difficult circumstances. They emphasize the need for the international community to take Russia's aggression seriously to prevent further territorial expansion.
American veterans and military personnel, disillusioned with their previous deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan, have joined the fight against Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Motivated by a sense of good versus evil, these individuals have taken up arms alongside Ukrainian forces, forming small unit tactics teams to carry out missions against Russian troops. However, they have faced challenges such as inexperienced foreign volunteers and the harsh realities of war in Ukraine. Despite the difficulties, some veterans remain committed to the cause, believing that if the international community fails to address Russia's aggression, it will only embolden Moscow to further expand its territorial ambitions.
American veterans and military personnel, disillusioned with their previous deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan, have joined the fight against Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Motivated by a sense of good versus evil, these individuals have taken up arms alongside Ukrainian forces, forming small unit tactics teams to carry out missions against Russian troops. However, they have faced challenges such as inexperienced foreign volunteers and the harsh realities of war in Ukraine. Despite the difficulties, some veterans remain committed to the cause, believing that if the international community fails to address Russia's aggression, it will only embolden Moscow to further expand its territorial ambitions.
Foreign military volunteers are training Ukrainian conscripts to defend their country from Russia's invasion. Ukraine is conscripting thousands of new soldiers to help replenish huge losses on the battlefield here in the country's east as the war grinds into a second, bloody year. The pressure to train civilians quickly and then send them to the front is tremendous as Ukraine faces an enemy with four times the population.