After the military invasion by Russia, the Ukrainian government has called on foreigners to join the troops that protect Ukrainian territory, and as of March 7, about 20,000 people have applied.
Norwegian Damian McGru, a spokeswoman for the foreign volunteer unit, responded to an online interview with NHK.
The unit is based in Lviv, western Ukraine, and the people interviewed at the Ukrainian embassies in each country have undergone a final examination in Lviv, and the hired people are active. ..
"We can't afford to train inexperienced people, we only hire people with military experience who can use the weapons they are given immediately. Weapons are divided into groups based on language and experience. As soon as I arranged the equipment and equipment, I joined the battle on the front line. "
Foreign troops are participating in battles with Ukrainian troops in various places such as around the capital Kiev (Kyiv), so on March 26, foreign troops repel Russian troops in Irpin northwest of Kiev on the official Twitter of the troops. It is posted that it was done.
Regarding foreign volunteers, Mr. McGru said, "It shows that people all over the world are united for Ukraine." In the midst of the shortage, supplies that should be used for locals and refugees will be deprived, "he said.
On the other hand, the Ukrainian embassy in Japan does not carry out procedures such as recruitment for this foreign volunteer.