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'Quadzilla' left his job as a professor in Brazil to fight for Ukraine. Soldier of the DIU International Legion shares his journey — from comfortable life at home to commanding special forces team on the other side of the world.

His story is woven with raw footage from the wild mission. A sudden hit, rapid evacuation, emergency field care, and split-second crisis management — because every minute in an open field is a brush with death.

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Snow Storm is an international team under rifleman battalion in the 3rd Assault Brigade, commanded by ‘Snow’. Since 2023, ‘Snow’ has been fighting in Ukraine, carrying out hardcore assault missions. For his combat achievements, he received multiple awards and got Ukrainian citizenship. Today, he continues his work, commanding a unit of foreign volunteers from all over the world who have chosen to stand for the free world here in Ukraine.

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A straightforward look at modern artillery work from a foreigner who joined a Ukrainian crew in the 3rd Assault Brigade. Featuring first-person POV footage.

From fighting ISIS in the deserts of Syria to taking on Russian forces on the front lines of Eastern Ukraine, 'Anakin' has dedicated his life to the craft of war.

The American veteran shares what it’s actually like on the ground today: how drones have shifted warfare dynamics, what it takes to operate in the harsh Ukrainian winter, and how important is language for working in one team with Ukrainians.

'Anakin' shows us his daily routine of an artilleryman: the core work, shell preparation, and how to make the most of your downtime while on position.

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U.S. marine ‘Nikhto’ shares how his motivation to fight in Ukraine has evolved over years of service.

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Assault training in a wooded area with Companhia Serpente 🇧🇷, a Portuguese-speaking unit in the 53rd brigade of the 3rd Army Corps. Their commander 'Tuga' has served in Ukraine since 2022, now sharing his experience with the team.

After basic training and unit coordination, soldiers train 3-4 times a week between missions. ‘Tuga’ constantly adapts the program to battlefield innovations and changing conditions, working with the team on active response, engaging moving targets, and unit communication.

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Treinamento de assalto em área de mata com a Companhia Serpente 🇧🇷, uma unidade de língua portuguesa da 3º Corpo de Exército. O comandante 'Tuga' serve na Ucrânia desde 2022 e agora compartilha sua experiência com a equipe. Após o treinamento básico e a coordenação da unidade, os soldados treinam de 3 a 4 vezes por semana entre as missões.

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'Shadow' — British veteran who decided to spend his retirement serving alongside Ukrainians in the 3rd Assault Brigade. After years of infantry work around the world, he’s mastering cutting-edge tech to defend Ukraine’s skies.

In our new interview, 'Shadow' breaks down his motivation behind returning to service, everyday life at the front, and the fundamentals of preparation and survival in the war of drones.

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'Mozzie' — a combat medic from Australia. Driven to apply his mastered military skills where they mattered most, he chose to travel to Ukraine. That's how he joined Med Team Alpha of DIU International Legion.

In our new documentary, 'Mozzie' recalls his experience of urban warfare. As a combat medic, he pulls double duty: he’s an infantryman first, but ready to pivot instantly to treating casualties in the middle of a firefight.

Watch the battles unfold through a fighter's POV, captured in raw bodycam footage.

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Your support is just as crucial today as it was at the very beginning of the full-scale war.

For over two years, the International Legion for the Defense of Ukraine and Soloma Cats CF have been working hand in hand to ensure that foreign volunteers serving across various AFU units are fully equipped for the fight. We provide a secure, transparent channel for donations, backed by regular reporting.

Your money will go directly toward covering the various needs, ranging from urgent vehicle repairs and medical care to high-tech thermal imaging equipment.

Every contribution counts. Support the brave fighters standing on the front lines of freedom.

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