An increasing number of Ukrainians are joining territorial defence groups designed to support the regular armed forces in the event of a Russian offensive – such as by protecting key locations like council buildings and bridges.
“A big part of them are young people,” the 50-year-old told Sky News in an interview.
“The ‘young blood’ … are people who didn’t serve in the armed forces for different reasons but they passed our combat training… I must say that the young people who come – it’s a pleasure to work with them because they understand why they came.”
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An increasing number of Ukrainians are joining territorial defence groups designed to support the regular armed forces in the event of a Russian offensive – such as by protecting key locations like council buildings and bridges.
“A big part of them are young people,” the 50-year-old told Sky News in an interview.
“The ‘young blood’ … are people who didn’t serve in the armed forces for different reasons but they passed our combat training… I must say that the young people who come – it’s a pleasure to work with them because they understand why they came.”
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