Bakhmut

Legion in the battle for Bakhmut

 

In March and April 2023, the 3rd Battalion of the Legion, as well as several teams from the 1st Battalion, took part in the defense of Bakhmut – one of the most grueling battles since the beginning of the war.

As one of the Legion’s soldiers described it: “It's fierce. It's very fierce fighting 24 hours a day. Heavy shelling, heavy machine guns, rockets. It's intense. And it's costly, of course.”
 

 

 

Through heavy fighting, the legionnaires contributed to repelling the Russian attacks on the flanks of Bakhmut and securing the remaining supply routes into the besieged city.

 

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Who are the International Legionnaires?
Legionnaires serve in many different units of the Defence Forces of Ukraine
Since the full-scale Russian invasion began, they have played key roles in many of the most crucial campaigns and battles of the war. Additionally, Legionnaires are embedded within some of the most prominent brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Candidate requirements

  • 18-60 years of age

    These are the legal age limits set by Ukrainian legislation

  • No criminal record

    The applicants must have no history of prosecution or conviction

  • No chronic diseases

    All candidates need to pass an assessment by a medical commission

  • Physical fitness

    All candidates need to be physically capable to perform basic infantry tasks

  • Ability to legally enter Ukraine

    Units under the Armed Forces of Ukraine do not provide assistance with visas and travel arrangements

  • Military or relevant experience is an advantage

    Military experience is not required but would increase the chances of being accepted. Other relevant experiences might include law enforcement, paramilitary organizations, firefighting, etc.

  • Combat experience is an advantage

    Combat experience is not required but would increase the chances of being accepted. Combat experience might include paramilitary or militias.

 

3 steps to apply

  •  
    Scan your passport
  •  
    Scan the documents verifying your military or relevant experience (if you have them)
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    Fill in and submit this form. The units will review your application and reach out to you via contacts that you have provided.

Legion in the battle for Bakhmut