Ukrainian Ex-Convicts Are Ready To Fight for Ukraine’s Freedom: From Prison to Frontline
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- Опубліковано 16 вер 2024
- 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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These guys are literally fighting for their freedom
Lol and the Russian prisoners?.
What a great turn around 😮, when the Russians recruit prisoners they take any kind of murderer and those guys go awol
The ukrainian prisoners can do the same thing you know
@@tobiisiba1641 The same.
@tobiisiba1641 The Russian prisoners constantly do friendly fire “by accident”
damn after this war.. theres gonna be movie about convicts from uikraine vs convicts from russia LOL
If they will survive
This war won't end, it'll result in a global nuclear war. For it is already written and much of it has already came to pass. Jesus christ is the only escape route from this falling world. 💯✝️❤️
Tarantino is retiring just a little to early
Slav convict Vs slav convictb
That wouldn’t be a bad movie though, would it?
The fact that they're volunteers matters quite a bit
volunteer to get out of jail 😭
@@briansmith1127yes
No. They are regular military as what the video told.
@@popongomac3540A military are trained these convicts are canon fodders in the from lines.
@@codelessunlimited7701 The get trained for 60 days. Also they are defending their own land. Only Russia had the power to not start that war of aggression.
Peace to Ukraine..Fight for your Lands, people and Ukraine.
Zelensky is guilty of headious crimes against Ukrainian people. If Zelensky would have agreed with Mr Putin for Ukraine NOT join EU and NATO Russia wouldn't invaded Ukraine . Zelensky is fighting for his personal interest and American interests
“Boot camp” trains to become one and support each other.
These men volunteered, they are motivated, they will succeed.
Looking forward to hearing more from Shkval battalion 👍🏻
they only did it to skip their sentence, they are not motivated at all, they are only motivated to survive not to help their country
Slava Ukraine
@@rockcollectorHow are they only motivated to get out and survive. Since one of the rules for them to be eligible to be recruited is to have less than two years left on your sentence.
wtf are u talking about
@@mikkel066h two years is still a lot of time you know
These guys sound singularly motivated.. Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦
Using convicts. What's next, they're going to use poor people. 😅
5th Assault the world salutes your courage! They say there is nothing stronger than the heart of a volunteer 😀👍
You are extraordinarily strong in mind and motivation. You WILL change the world. 🇺🇸🇺🇦🇺🇸🇺🇦
Yeah sure, dying for American interests
@@milerale5286 Your ignorance is showing.
Glad to hear that Ukraine fights on.🙏💪🇺🇦♥️🇺🇸
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And don't forget the children at the hospital. They are to be remembered for their chance at life which was taken from them.
Slava Ukraine!
Freedom.
Ukrainian men cant even leave the country
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.
Hahahahahahaha
Freedom is everything
Yeah, kinda ironic. They already achieved some freedom in some way.
It's not freedom if they are forced to go to war and can't leave the country.
Slava 🇺🇦
@@Hitori-h9g - It would have been nice if you had clarified your statement. Now you seem to confuse individual freedom with a person's ability to do whatever they want. Like taking someone else's car or house. In a democracy, people have to follow common rules of conduct (called "laws" and "regulations") set by the government. The difference with a dictatorship is that in a democracy, everyone not only has the right to participate in the election of lawmakers, but also to take part in the debate (including demonstrations) about the common rules. Nevertheless, even in a democracy, citizens do not have absolute freedom. Unfortunately, over time, some citizens forget this basic principle. Laws and regulations are decided together, and this is also true of representative democracy.
@@Hitori-h9g It was volunteered, no one forced the convicts to sign up even the Wagner. If they have to die, at least they die for their country.
a renewed mind is a renewed person.... Slava Ukrain💪💪🇺🇦🇵🇭🙏
No matter what your country comes first I respect them for that
If less Russians believed that nonsense we wouldn't even be here..
Thanks to those brave people fighting for freedom and democracy.
There is no freedom and democracy in Ukraine anymore.
theres no democracy in Ukraine lol.
Hahahahahahahaha
Not freedom. How can you say Ukraine holds any sort of freedom ideals. Sovereignty against a historic enemy that wants to dominate them yes individual freedom no.
@@etotigasad9996 This is a troll that cannot engage in conversation, a typical parasite of social media. I reported him to the admin. BTW, surely this troll is "him", I know this type of person. There is a saying in the Finnish that fits well here: Even a snot-nose will become a man, but not the one who laughs for nothing ("mies se tulee räkänokastakin vaan ei tyhjän naurajasta").
We are so proud of Ukraine soldiers they are strong soldiers may the Lord bless them and protect them all’s
Motivation is everything
Keep telling your self that sport
Go men! Done your time, now serve your country; most of all, regain your dignity as MEN! Bravo!
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.
Agree with your sentiment but the claim saying most Americans have been to jail is nonsense.
@@FunHog69 I guess it depends on your region, here on the east coast around Philadelphia it's hard to find someone that hasn't been to jail, even if it's just for a few hours.
Thats right. even in Australia between Between 1788 and 1868 was was hard to find someone without criminal record
@@KateKosmo I've been to jail quite a few times and I have The Great American National Seal tattoo and it always gets conversations going about patriotism. You'd find only about 1 in 3 actually believe in anything related to civic duty in America.
Much respect.
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!
5th Assault the world wishes you luck and will watch your efforts with interest!
Courage deserves a second chance..VOLUNTEERS ALL! 😀
Remember when they made fun of Russia and Wagner for this, saying they would never do this? Now they are doing this and explaining that it’s the pinnacle of freedom.
The fact that these people are volunteers matters quite a bit
@@deadbush1no it doesn’t its the same principle.
@@deadbush1 They were also volunteers in Russia.
We made fun of Russia because
1. They're the aggressors here with the highet population yet they seemingly already are scraping the bottom of the barrel
2. It took Ukraine this long till they started using convicts. A full 2 years and 5 months after the war began.
Slavia Ukraine ❤❤❤
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How many people have you murdered?
"Two"
Sorry but no.. Next!
How many people have you murdered?
"Just one"
Welcome to the army soldier🤗
I mean. To be fair. Two vs one is a huge difference. One could be a mistake or accident. But nobody makes the mistake of killing twice
@muazazman3999 all 3 of mine were accidents.
God bless you all!
Go and serve the country and make you hero not an ex convict ❤❤❤
Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦
You aren't condemned for life for (most) bad decisions, people can change, learn and grow. Serving your country like this is a great way to give back and repent your sins. Slava Ukraini!
Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦 ❤USA
Salute to you comrades 🫡 defending your land.
They seem way more professional than the russian side....💙🇺🇦🇺🇸💙
Slava Ukraini!!
Heroyam Slava!!
God speed ’n slava Ukraini🇺🇦
All will be Ukraine 🇺🇦
Zhenia Melnyk epitomises the Ukrainian woman..brave, beautiful and talented! 😍
I have admired Zhenia, her crew, and their reporting since they started, Slava Ukraini from Canada.
Keep it in your pants 👖 MiG lol
Keep it in your pants 👖 MiG lol jk
Remember there is no courage, without fear.
Slava Ukraini
HEROYAM SLAVA! 😀
Russia recruiting prisoners = "theyre desperate for menpower"
Ukraine recruiting prisoners = "these people are patriots"
This removes a lot of context. Russia is the aggresor here, additionally Russia started using convicts way before Ukraine has, a country with a lower manpower.
@@TaxEvader08 but still, would ukraine recruit these people if theyre not desperate for menpower?...and calling them patriots just because they prefer open air than prison is a bit too much
You cannot invade rusha with small numbers of men, that should be obvious, even to a smooth brain.
@@TaxEvader08 men are escsping ukraine due to fear of forced conscription. Its why there is resort to prisoners
@@muwazhibukoka9365 not really the main reason, sure thats annoying but its mostly just due to many not wanting to and the govt not in favor of increasing the draft numbers either. drafts are very unpopular unless its got more support. people that flee are a very small minority. like if they really wanted manpower, they have to just drop the age by 1 and they have access to half a million people. they dont want to though.
God Bless Ukraine ❤❤❤.
Praying for all your safety
SLAVA UKRAINI ❤❤❤
These Ukrainians former Prisoners know what the Russians do to civilians especially Ukrainian children and these prisoners also have family so they have a reason to fight for their family, country and the right to live under Ukrainian rule of laws.
Damn. You really believe this? 🤣🤣🤣
Difference between Ukraine doing this and Russia doing this, these guys actually have a chance of surviving.
Hypocrisy
Cope is crazy
Well...hmmm... I noticed that this brigade is stationed at Chasiv Jar and Toretsk. The absolute worst places at the front right now. Their risk getting killed is probably much bigger than in other fronts.
@@ingemarsjoo4542 nope Ukraine values thier soldiers lives
bro...with 60 days of training? what makes you think they have a chance? both russians and ukrainians are getting their shit pushed in equally. russia has air superiority and sending thousands of gps guided glide bombs each month and have a drone advantage and a huge artillery advantage but at the same time are getting fucked because theyre mostly the ones pushing for more territory. if these guys are being used as storm troopers then they are toast.
Recuting a prisoner to defend your country is not the same as Recuting prisoners to invade another country ,don't be foolish.😎
As long as they sign up and are given actual training and equipment, I get it. Its painful, as some of them should not be back on the streets, but a deal is a deal. I can only hope that their motivation translates to after the war. I can only assume they will not be cannon fodder. A prisoner should only be given their punishment, nothing more or less. Even if they sign up for this, sending them into a death sentence would be morally wrong.
dpends how you define "cannon fodder"... the video did mention they would likely be put in high risk places
@@chocolates182 "Cannon fodder" or sacrifice troops are troops that are sent in with the clear intention that they will not return. For instance, if one knows an area is mined and troops are sent in to "find a way trough" by triggering the mine, they are it. Alternatively, sending waves of troops to be ended with the purpose of straining the enemy and no tactical goal besides that, it is also fodder. Sending people on a mission with a high chance of termination on the other hand is not fodder, if the actual goal is the success of the mission (unless the mission is to end those soldiers, that would obviously be fodder). So even if there is a 75% failrate, its not cannon fodder by definition, it depends on the reasoning of the mission, and leaders can play around with the term, making it somewhat problematic.
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9 posts, 2 stay up..BOTs are busy today 😁 Lets make these evil souls WORK for their ruble! 😄
Absolutely
Its just that the channel deletes all common sense comments
@@TaCC2 The channel cant delete comments. Its yt deleting them automatically for spam. If you copy paste the exact comments on multiple channels it get deleted.
@@leachimy24 Nope, that's not it.
So when Ukraine recruits prisonners,its fine,but not Wagner ?
for defending the country any means yes.
not for invading other with your prisoners. what is so hard to understand? how hard is to get the difference?
If you stay in prison for you are a convict. Better to go fight than you die in prison rather than in a war and be free later.
Slava Ukrayini !
Heroyam slava 💙💛💙💛💙💛💙💛💙💛
But Ukraine lost only 30k men. Why do they need prisoners?
You can't invade Russia with small numbers of men fool!
Супер Слава Всім Героям України
Anyone noticed the difference, Ukraine trains these people and Russians uses their convicts as meat what a difference, Zelensky is a real leader unlike Putler. Good on these guys for helping their country against the invaders.
Godbless you guys be safe always ...
Fight for your people. Identity. And for your Freedom to be Rembered in History.
Best of luck to all of you.
They are also now qualified to have a say in the future of Ukraine.
UNITED24 you're doing more work than you can imagine. You made me send money for FPV drones multiple times. Slava UA.
All you did was pay for some corrupt guys steak dinner
@@kolbasa4368 I paid for russian meatcubes. Maybe one day I'll pay for a youcube. Слава Украине друг!
money to his bank account, fool.
@@kolbasa4368 - I see. Apparently this is the modus operandi you know the best.
@@tallahassZ - Would that be the Russian way? Sorry if I sounded rude, I'm just trying to figure out the motive behind your trolling. I mean, there is no argument in your post, just a smear ("You are stupid to donate money to the Ukrainian army").
Desperate times calls for desperate measures I suppose
Recruiting prisoners has been a common practice in war since the very beginning
Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦 ❤😊 !
❤❤❤❤❤make your country great again
They are in their element.
Ukraine's "Dirty Dozen"! Or, if we're talking about Warhammer 40K, these guys are the "Last Chancers"! SLAVA UKRAINA!
Reminded me of Unit 684 of South Korea comprised of convicts，allegedly。Except that the trainees were trained under brutal and inhumane condition。 The unit's original mission was to assassinate Kim il Sung in late 60s (the grandfather of Kim Jong Un)。However，as inter-Korea relations warmed in early 70s，unit 684 became irrelevant as time passed。Until the trainees launched their mutiny against their trainers and hijacked a bus in their way to Blue House in 1971。Their mutiny crushed by the authorities in the aftermath。
There was a movie about them, i saw it back in the early 2000’s. Kinda sad.
@@eriqwezzel3147 It's Silmido。They were established only meant to be disposed of。Only after many years later，Unit 684's truth was revealed to the public。It's one of the darkest chapter in South Korean history。
Motivated, selected, mostly healthy and young men. That differ them from people "recruited" by street hunting
Soldier most fear in war was hunger
serve your country earn your freedom
If that's a way out of prison I sure would take it
🇩🇪🇺🇦✌Slava Ukraine!
AWSM!
I remember when Russia did this the whole world including Ukraine was laughing and making fun of them.
They didn’t do this though. They threw a bunch of convicts into the meat grinder with no training or gear. Also they didn’t care what crimes they committed they threw everyone in
The current invasion of Russia I know this guys were involved
Slava ukarine
In WW2 there were similarities. The French Army ran a punishment battalion in 1930s North Africa called "Bats d' Afrique which "handled" (as in constantly brutalized) inmates who had missed their conscription callups because they were serving prison sentences, or were soldiers/ Foreign Legion members who had been caught being especially naughty.
To everyone's surprise, most were very patriotic and quickly became very competent fighters. The only problem was they had to be kept "fully occupied" in the thick of activity at all times or they tended to drift back into their old unhelpful thought processes.
Gratuluję odwagi determinacji o walkę o swoje miejsce na ziemii
Toti sint curajosi Ucraina NU a invadat Au fost trasi in acest razboi de neimaginat in sec 21 Parte de victoriii sa aiba 🇦🇩😢♥️🇺🇦
Well said. Be strong, together we are many more than they and kinder too 🌍🤝🌍
Russia did same you guys ranted all over the internet but when Ukraine does it everywhere calm lol
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I wish you the best of luck chaps.
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God will protect them.
Russia does it western media freaks out, Ukraine does it….everything’s cool.
watch the video, you’re not really much of a thinker are you
@grzyb11: Yeah it’s reported completely different. I’m a “thinker”.
"Fight for your freedom"
*YES YES 4week training..*
*THEY are very useful and want there land back for there families!!*
*USA&ALLIES*
Funny-when Russia did it caused an uproar.......now when Ukraine does it everyone praises them
Russia brought the war on Ukraine, did they not?
❤❤❤god bless🙏🇺🇦
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Are Ukraine out of Soldiers? 😢😢😢
Thats crazy!!! they’re letting murderers join? Do the Ukrainians not realize how bad this can be, imagine you testified against one of these guys and now they just released him so he can go fight in the war and then he’ll be free afterwards. What do you think he’s gonna do to that person who testified against him? Do you think these guys won’t hold a grudge?
No, it just said no murderers or anyone that could be a threat till national security !
They are responsible for the Western Kursk advancement
cant find anywhere that 5th Assault Brigade is in Kursk. as far as I know their last engagement is in Chasiv Yar.
they are not in Kursk. they are deployed in Ukrainian territory.
I thiught they were in Donbas
convicts vs convicts 💀
good, these people failed their country and now they have the choice to either pay the price by staying in jail and complete their sentence or give back to the country by defending it.
what better way to show you changed than going from failing you fellow countrymen to defending them. i applaud them
If the country is invaded everybody has to figth even convicts,cooks,waiters, teacher's construction workers,everybody
This batcom surely also a badass leader
Wars are so unnecessary shame!!🤬
Shame on Putin and the Russians for following him in his delusions