A personal account of fighting as a foreign volunteer in Ukraine, from leaving a boring IT job to joining the International Legion and experiencing trench warfare firsthand.
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The author describes their journey from an unfulfilling IT job to joining Ukraine's International Legion as a foreign volunteer fighter in 2022. They detail the process of getting to Ukraine, the initial experience in Lviv, and working with various volunteer organizations before joining the military. The bulk of the post describes daily life in the trenches, the structure of the International Legion, and the realities of modern warfare including drone combat. The author reflects on the experience of war, arguing that while destructive, it can provide meaning and purpose for young men seeking adventure and honor.
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