Ukrainian Ex-Convicts Are Ready To Fight for Ukraine’s Freedom: From Prison to Frontline

In May, President Zelenskyy signed a bill allowing convicts to join the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Currently, various ‘Brigades’ are hurrying to recruit potential fighters from prisons across the country. Inmates are highly motivated and well disciplined, making them perfectly suited to become soldiers. But how is this different from the notorious Russian “Storm Z” or PMC Wagner, who also recruited prisoners, and why are these men highly motivated?

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[langbard]

These guys are literally fighting for their freedom

[Mopsisgone]

5th Assault the world salutes your courage! They say there is nothing stronger than the heart of a volunteer 😀👍

[MrBombermann]

damn after this war.. theres gonna be movie about convicts from uikraine vs convicts from russia LOL

[apexarena]

Peace to Ukraine..Fight for your Lands, people and Ukraine.

[yubisnake]

The fact that they're volunteers matters quite a bit

[RRS]

You are extraordinarily strong in mind and motivation. You WILL change the world. 🇺🇸🇺🇦🇺🇸🇺🇦

[geoffgill]

These guys sound singularly motivated.. Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦

[kevjtnbtmglr]

In Finland we had the same thing in 1939. The Black Arrow they called it. Those few who were "red" deserted, but the rest were excellent fighters.

[rdandlong]

And don't forget the children at the hospital. They are to be remembered for their chance at life which was taken from them.

[righteousbyfaithinChrist]

Glad to hear that Ukraine fights on.🙏💪🇺🇦♥️🇺🇸

[Mopsisgone]

5th Assault the world wishes you luck and will watch your efforts with interest!
Courage deserves a second chance..VOLUNTEERS ALL! 😀

[nanterey]

a renewed mind is a renewed person.... Slava Ukrain💪💪🇺🇦🇵🇭🙏

[Rick-vcxn]

No matter what your country comes first I respect them for that

[timfuhrmann]

Prisoners or not. I guess there are some really tough guys in this unit. And with training and the right spirit this man can really do great work. I like what i see. Good luck to all of you! Slava Ukrainji!

[yeelee]

We are so proud of Ukraine soldiers they are strong soldiers may the Lord bless them and protect them all’s

[KateKosmo]

Just because someone was imprisoned does not make them a bad person. In the USA it's hard to find someone that hasn't been to jail atleast once in their lifetime. People make mistakes, it's what you do after to redeem yourself that matters. Atlot of prisoners actually have useful stills, so why not let them enlist. I think this is a great program, as long as it's not like Russia & using a life just for meat.

[AnthonyTolhurst-dwnc]

Go men! Done your time, now serve your country; most of all, regain your dignity as MEN! Bravo!

[DominikGentener]

Thanks to those brave people fighting for freedom and democracy.

[Coffeeordie._.]

Чудова можливість працювати для своєї нації. Будьте безпечні та переможні. ✌️💙💛🇺🇦🏁

[codyherder]

Salute to you comrades 🫡 defending your land.