Polish Mercenaries Playing Central Roles in Ukrainian Assault Units
Defence affairs - Def-Geopolitics Multiple Russian sources have reported that Polish contractor personnel are playing increasingly central roles within Ukrainian assault units which reflects part of broader trends towards foreign contractors being increasingly relied on as part of the war effort, and towards Polish contractors being particularly prominent in this regard. Deputy commander of the 1st Battalion of the 1194th Regiment of the Russian Army Southern Group of Forces, known by the call sign Yusa, observed to this effect during a battle for Konstantinovka in the disputed Donetsk region: "We've detected Poles operating in this area. Our personnel report hearing conversations in Polish. Additionally, young women are occasionally seen entering Ukrainian units - two or three at a time. They are quite formidable, demonstrating no fear,.” He highlighted that the female personnel had proven highly capable, stating: "It's clear they know what they're do...
