Since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, ordered by the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, in February 2022, the candidates for combatants of the United Kingdom have joined “in large numbers” to the fight against the Russian army. However, a first -line commander has revealed that some British volunteers fail to pass the basic training for the Ukrainian army, as reported by the .
According to Lieutenant Colonel Roman Myrnyi, of the Khartia Brigade, which supervises several foreign combatant battalions, there were good and bad experiences with British volunteers. However, some of those who decide to travel to the east face difficulties when they reach the reality of the war on the front.
“Some of the British who came to fight have not overcome basic training, but others are strong and willing,” he told the British newspaper. “We currently have an Englishman who preaches with the example. He demonstrates discipline and perseverance, and it is a pleasure to work with him. He understands instantly and does not need to explain things ten times. I imagine it arriving in Sergeant,” he added.
The Strategic Defense and Consultant Analyst Nicolas Drummond said it was important not to put too much emphasis on the difficult situation of some of the volunteers in Ukraine.
“Two types of people from the United Kingdom go to Ukraine to enlist. One is the former experience with a lot of experience who only wants to move on, and then this Walter Mitty type character is; someone without military experience who, once he arrives there and discovers the reality of the situation, takes a big surprise,” he explained.
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