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I am a professional soldier, having previously served in the Colombian army. In Ukraine, I received thorough training, which complemented the experience I had previously gained in Colombia. In one of the units, the training was the most difficult, but at the same time the most useful. Ukrainian officers are true professionals. They teach effectively and clearly.

I was especially impressed by the medical training, which provides very important basic skills for saving lives: how to stabilize a wounded person during combat, how to apply a tourniquet, etc. In general, I received truly comprehensive combat training.

Many Colombians contact me, as well as Peruvians, Argentines, Ecuadorians. Someone is inspired by my example and says: “I want to be there too!”. They ask how to get there, how to get involved, how to organize all this better? But I always emphasize that this should be your well-thought-out personal decision. You must understand that success is not guaranteed to everyone.

Therefore, my advice: if you decide to come here and help Ukrainians in their fight for freedom, do it consciously. Do not make this decision impulsively or based on emotions. It should be your own, well-considered and deep decision.

You also need to understand: here is a completely different war than in my country. In Colombia, there is an irregular guerrilla war, here is a frontal war between armies. Here, artillery, missiles, drones are a completely different reality.
 

Before coming to Ukraine, I had experience serving in the Marine Corps, worked in a private security company, participated in various operations. The great injustice that Russia has done to Ukraine motivated me to come here.

Don’t come for the adventure – come only for the conviction, believing that you are doing the right thing. Respect the country you are going to, respect the people who are responsible for you, respect your commander.

On your trip to Ukraine, I recommend that you don’t take too many things with you. Take a couple of changes of clothes and underwear and a couple of sets of socks. After you sign the contract, you will be given all the necessary things, equipment and comfortable shoes.

There is an atmosphere of great brotherhood in the Ukrainian army. We are all fighting for the same cause – human dignity and justice. We fight for what is right.

There is not much free time in military service. When it appears, I recommend learning the Ukrainian language and doing physical training, for example, going for a run. You can get distracted a little, but the main thing is to always be ready.

I think it is very important to learn the language of the country where you are, so that there is no language barrier. In my opinion, Ukrainian is not a very difficult language to learn, especially when you are dealing with Ukrainian brothers and sisters. Communicating with them allows you to learn quickly.

Glory to Ukraine!

Before coming to Ukraine, I worked in an engineering company. In Ukraine, I underwent comprehensive military training in my brigade. I was also taught tactical medicine techniques, and was taught to use medical tourniquets, scissors, and other equipment from a first-aid kit in difficult combat conditions.

When I arrived at my unit, I was given uniform, military equipment, and weapons. All of this was new and in excellent condition. The living conditions during the contract and military training were very good, with safe housing and good food. Of course, when you go to the front to fight, the conditions change significantly, but this is understandable, because this is war.

The Ukrainian language is quite difficult, but if you put in the effort and time, you can learn to understand and even speak it. Ukrainian soldiers are wonderful people. I am very grateful to them, because they took care of my life, gave me food and drink. I wish them happiness and always remember them in my prayers.

I really like Ukraine and I plan to stay here because I am in love. The truth is that I feel at home here, regardless of the weather.
I want to give a recommendation for those who are still hesitating: should I join the ranks of the Ukrainian army? Do this: be alone, close your eyes, put your hand on your heart and listen to what your heart tells you. If your heart tells you to go forward and help the Ukrainian cause – do it.

Glory to Ukraine!

Shortly after the start of the Russian invasion, I saw on the news an appeal by the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky to foreigners to come and join the ranks of the Ukrainian army. And at that moment, an acquaintance of mine, who had already been to Ukraine, told me about the International Legion.

When I found myself in Ukraine, the first thing I was very impressed with was the high level of military training, especially in tactical medicine. In general, the Ukrainian military is very inventive, they use tactics. And it was very impressive to know the different combat techniques and how they do it. Here you need to understand that this war is progressing, and its techniques have changed since its very beginning.

The International Legion was the first place I came to. I was impressed by the high level of support here. I was provided with everything - from socks and warm underwear to modern protective equipment. I do not expect to receive as much equipment as I will receive.

But no less important is your mental readiness for war. When I arrived in Ukraine, I knew that I was facing an enemy army with the most modern weapons, tanks, planes and helicopters. This is not a fight against terrorists somewhere in the desert or in the mountains. This is a real war. Therefore, it is very important to be psychologically prepared and understand what others will face. This is not paintball - nothing like that!

I have a very good experience of serving in various units of the Ukrainian army. My comrades-in-arms always helped me if there was a serious problem. I never had a misunderstanding with other soldiers on the front line. They helped me and received help from me. Many of my combat comrades are Ukrainian military, and I maintain contact with most of them via social networks or WhatsApp. Here I have never had any problems with communication.

To those who are hesitant, I want to say the following. It doesn’t matter who you were before. What matters is whether you are ready to join the Ukrainian Defense Forces. If you come here with a good heart and good intentions, there will always be a worthy place for you in the ranks of the Ukrainian army. Do it.

Glory to Ukraine!

We are fighting for a country that has been attacked. The Russians have invaded Ukraine and are claiming that Ukrainians are bad. But I believe that I am fighting against evil and on the right side.

I serve in a special unit and am engaged in intelligence. I serve with many other foreigners — Chechens, Koreans, Japanese, Mexicans… They are very good people for performing difficult tasks.

The Ukrainian army has a very good support system. They communicate with us in our language through translators and give us everything we need. In the summer — one uniform, in the winter — another. Weapons, ammunition, equipment, food, drinking water — everything is in abundance.

For those who want to come here, I advise, first of all, to realize — this is not a game. There is a full-scale war here.

Relations with Ukrainians are very good. Of course, we have different languages and cultures, but Ukrainians inspire respect in us. We respect them because they are a courageous and warlike people. Little Ukraine is fighting against big Russia. Many people said at the beginning of the war: in a month or two the Russians will crush them. Instead, Ukrainians have been holding on for four years. They are making History.

I think that many other countries would like to have a president like the one in Ukraine. He set a worthy example to follow.
Glory to Ukraine! Glory to the heroes!
 

My mother is Italian and my father is French. In addition to their languages, I also speak English, Spanish, Portuguese and a little Ukrainian. The nickname “Fox” was given to me in the International Legion by a Georgian volunteer. From that moment on, I became “Fox” — I’m happy with it.

I learned about the service in Ukraine through social networks — I watched videos on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook. There’s a lot of content there.

I used to serve in the French army. But in Ukraine now, technology is better, it’s a completely different level. Ukraine is in a full-scale war. That’s why everything is changing, adapting and moving forward here quickly. One of the main directions is drones. To become a drone operator, you first need to understand the role of drones in war. Drones are very useful — whether in the offensive or in the defense, drones deliver water, food and everything necessary to the front line. Because if you drive a car, you can be hit, but with drones it is faster and without risk to life.

A new branch of the Armed Forces has been created in the Armed Forces of Ukraine - the troops of unmanned systems. We are forming new units and looking for people who have already joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine and want to study to become drone pilots. But first of all, when you join the army, you need to go through basic training. Then it is important to learn to work with other units, to perform combat missions accurately and qualitatively. Your work - the work of one person - can affect the entire battalion and the success of future missions. Units in positions, lines of defense - all this is safe, because the drone operator performs his task quickly and qualitatively.

Now I am undergoing rehabilitation after being wounded. When I was wounded, the Ukrainian military immediately applied bandages, homeostatic, a tourniquet - everything very quickly. And within 5-10 minutes I was evacuated. One guy picked me up and took me to the first medical point - to check the wound. Then I went through three more medical stations — for additional checks, getting medicine, new homeostatic bandages to make sure there were no fragments.

After that, I was sent to a hospital in Kharkiv, where they removed several fragments from my body. I stayed in Kharkiv for 4 days, after which I was sent to Khmelnytskyi, where I underwent a number of other examinations. There, a professor, a doctor, performed the operation on me. We spoke English. In hospitals, I spoke English or Ukrainian with the doctors, because I understand it a little. Some Ukrainians do not speak English, but communication was still simple.

Everything was very good in the new hospital: medicines, antibiotics — if you need something, they bring it to you right away. The medical examination and everything else was done very quickly. And if, as in my case, an operation was needed — everything was done very quickly. The surgeons are very professional.

To the guys who plan to come to Ukraine and join the ranks of the Ukrainian army, I want to advise you – first of all, look for more information. Because there are many options here to realize yourself in various specialties. If you have no experience, there is training for combat medics, tactical training, training with all types of weapons and training to become drone operators. There are many options. It is important to be morally and physically ready for the tests, because war is no joke.

I learned about the war in Ukraine from the news and social networks - and I realized that I could not stay away. I wanted to support Ukraine, because I believe that no country should live under the oppression of another, each should be free. That is why I decided to come and support the Ukrainians in their struggle for freedom.

I served in the Colombian police for 21 years and I know what fighting is. But what I encountered in Ukraine is a completely different war, both in terms of the scale of fighting and the reasons. In my country there was an internal conflict, here in Ukraine - a war against the Russian invasion for the very right of the Ukrainian people to have their own state.

Upon arrival in Ukraine, I had to learn a lot from scratch. But the military training was very meaningful. From the first day we were prepared for real situations. Special attention is paid to combat medicine: applying tourniquets, stabilizing the wounded - things that can save lives. The instructors gave very useful knowledge. It is very important to study well here, because soon this knowledge will have to be applied in practice.

Of course, there was adaptation, because here is a different language, a different culture. At first, it was sometimes difficult, but gestures helped a lot to better understand the words.

In Ukraine, military service is paid very decently. And this is important, because everyone has needs and certain obligations. But your motivation is also very important, your willingness to really help a country that needs it. And the most important thing is your internal readiness to be part of the Ukrainian army. Those who want to play at war should not come here. Because this is a real war, for which you need to be physically and psychologically prepared.

I learned about serving in the Armed Forces of Ukraine through social networks, in particular through TikTok. I found comrades who had already served in the Ukrainian army. They provided me with information, and based on it I made my own decision. So I got from Bogota to Madrid, from Madrid to Warsaw, and from there directly to Ukraine.

In Colombia, I served in the army for some time, then worked as a security guard, and now I am serving as a marine in Ukraine. Here my service began with military training, which is radically different from Colombian. The training is very intensive, because here we work with heavy artillery and a large number of other weapons that I did not have to deal with in my country.

I also received excellent medical training, which is given great importance here. Because our lives and those of our comrades come first. A soldier’s life depends on everyone and on himself.

I have been in Ukraine for a year now. The adaptation process was a bit difficult at first. Different customs, traditions, language, behavior, and many other things. I gradually adapted to a different diet and over time even gained a little weight.

In the Ukrainian army, they provided me with everything I needed: uniform, equipment, food, weapons. Everything is very good. Excellent attitude towards me from the commanders. I also have decent financial support. Until now, I have never had experience sailing on boats, and here, in Ukraine, I got such an opportunity, because, as I already said, I belong to the marines. I gained a lot of useful experience.

My combat experience during this year was rich. I had to operate on a difficult section of the front with unstable conditions. But when you come here to serve, you are determined to perform your combat missions well. Now I am on vacation and waiting to sign a new contract to continue serving in the marines.

As a foreigner, I feel very protected by Ukrainians. These are wonderful people, and they are very grateful to us for coming to support them.

Glory to Ukraine!

I learned about the Russian attack on Ukraine while I was playing on the computer. My wife came in and showed me a video of what was happening. This video shocked me.

At one time, I served in the US Marine Corps, was a member of the crew of an AAV amphibious armored personnel carrier. I was always interested in heavy equipment and heavy artillery. After serving in the Marine Corps, I became a compliance officer and received enough money to be able to pay my expenses. But at some point I decided to pay my tickets to war and join the fight in Ukraine.

In the Ukrainian army, you are immediately given a lot of equipment. You can buy what you think is necessary. But I completed many combat missions with only the issued kit - and that was it. Previous knowledge from the Marine Corps helped me advance in military service in Ukraine. But I must admit that a lot has changed in military tactics. In the US we learned to fight on our terms, primarily in the air, and here it is trench warfare. Here you have to be able to dig underground to stay protected from strikes, mortars, artillery, FPV drones and Mavericks.

I was pleasantly surprised by the hospitality of Ukrainians, especially the military. There is always food, always picnics, always friendly hugs and a lot of goodwill. They want to know as much about you as you can about them. I have friends in Ukraine whom I met on the battlefield. We became friends through the brotherhood of battle.

The attitude towards soldiers here is really good. We get housing, food, medical care, discounts on travel. Locals are happy to shake our hands, hug us, want to take pictures. It is really wonderful and makes you feel like a welcome guest.

If you want a modern military experience, then Ukraine is the place to get it. When I came here, I joined the military - and I did my job well. I hope you can do the same. And people will support you and encourage you. We are looking for loyal soldiers. Loyalty will help us win the fight.

I am fighting for the people of Ukraine, for their right to live freely. And I am fighting for justice because I hate to see people oppressed. Ukraine will win because Ukrainians do not give up. They are invincible. There are many struggles in the history of the Ukrainian people. Smaller countries have defeated larger ones in many battles in history. And Ukraine will become another one of those countries.

Glory to Ukraine!

I found out about the recruitment of volunteers for the Ukrainian Defense Forces through social networks, and then I learned the details from friends who were already here.

The military training was very thorough. We were taught various combat techniques and how to use various weapons that our unit has. We work with AK-47s, M-16s, “Pokemons” (the slang name for the modernized Kalashnikov machine gun) and other machine guns. Although the war here is mostly fought with the help of drones and long-range artillery.

We also underwent extensive training in tactical medicine. Now, in case of injury or wounding, I can provide qualified first aid to my comrades or myself.

The equipment we were given here is very good. We were provided with everything - from a helmet to boots. We were also given assault backpacks, first-aid kits, and clothing for different climatic conditions. For example, summer weather and two winter sets. And they are different. It is very good that a person can protect himself there with the help of climates. All this is camouflaged.

The adaptation process went well. The commanders treat us correctly, without rudeness. In general, relations with Ukrainians are very good. Even if we do not understand each other's language, a translator always works with us. We have never had any problems or quarrels. We help each other and cover each other in combat positions. There we became one family.

Glory to Ukraine! — Glory to the heroes!

I am a soldier by vocation. In my homeland, I tried to join the army, passed the selection, but did not get into service. However, when I saw my friends coming to Ukraine and getting the opportunity to serve in the army, I decided that I could do it too! That is why I came to Ukraine. I saw this as a wonderful chance for myself, and also felt a desire to help Ukrainians. Russia was insidiously attacking Ukraine. As a believer, I am convinced that evil will not win. There will always be someone who will stand up for good, on the side of people fighting for freedom. As a good reader of the Bible, I believe that the wicked will never stand up at the Judgment.

I came to Ukraine in winter. After enlisting in service, I was given full equipment: winter boots, warm pants and a jacket, even special shoes for mud and snow (we jokingly call them “counter-boots”). I received a modern helmet and other very high-quality military equipment.

First, I underwent good tactical training. The training was rigorous, but necessary in order to succeed on the battlefield. We also had intensive training in tactical medicine. Because if you have the appropriate knowledge and skills, you can save a comrade on the front line.

When I arrived in Ukraine, I was received very warmly. People asked where I was from, some hugged me and even cried. This sincerely touched me. What else struck me: despite the war, the country is alive. People work, maintain order and cleanliness on the streets. There is incredible organization here! And this is a very beautiful country where free people live!

If you are also thinking of coming to Ukraine, then my advice to you is: prepare yourself physically and psychologically. And if you have some useful experience, share it, but at the same time be ready to learn a lot of new things.

Ukraine is open to new volunteers. Here you can start a military career. If you have the desire - please, the doors are open. Just serve honestly, respect people - and you will receive respect in return. Do your job conscientiously - and together we will win!

Glory to Ukraine!

In 2022, I learned that foreign volunteers were being accepted into the ranks of the Ukrainian army and decided to join. In Ukraine, I underwent excellent, simply excellent military training. For two months, we learned to master different types of weapons, military tactics, and important tactical medicine skills. I have very good modern weapons. We also work with drones and radars. In general, the 42nd brigade, which I joined, has excellent equipment.

The Ukrainian commanders in the 42nd brigade are very good. Our lieutenant is a great commander and a wonderful person. I have great respect for the Ukrainian military and civilians. They also treat me very well. I have good relations with civilians, they are very friendly. Ukrainian customs and cuisine are completely different from those in Colombia. But many Latin Americans enjoy Ukrainian cuisine. I really liked the porridge.

In my free time from duty, I communicate with my family via video calls, and I also read a lot.

My advice to Colombians who want to join the fight for Ukraine's freedom: seriously consider your decision. Prepare yourself psychologically and physically, because this is not an easy war. We are fighting a serious enemy. Let those who come prepare themselves psychologically and physically — because this is a very difficult test. You need to have emotional stability and good physical shape to repel a Russian attack.

Having thought everything through, set off. Take only the most necessary things with you on the road. As soon as you sign a contract and join the ranks of the Ukrainian army, you will be provided with all the necessary equipment and a full set of clothes. You will be dressed from head to toe. You will serve as part of the unit that you join.

The Ukrainian people and the Ukrainian army have shown strength and determination in this war.

Glory to Ukraine!