The front diary of a Moldovan from the International Legion of Ukraine (II). “I am fighting here to defend Moldova”
The front diary of a Moldovan from the International Legion of Ukraine (II). “I am fighting here to defend Moldova”
We continue to publish the diary of a Moldovan who is a member of the International Legion of Ukraine, a structure created on a voluntary basis by President Zelenski a few days after the Russian invasion of the country he leads. In the first days of last week, Andrei was only on the battlefield and our discussions were very short. We remind you that this is not the real name of the Moldovan fighter, because the identity of the members of the Legion is not made public for security reasons.
Monday, April 18. “I’m an aviation hunter”
“The Russian army is bombing in the morning, at noon and in the evening, but the Ukrainians are using the Stugna-P anti-tank missile system, with which it is enough to shoot or eat two or two Russians and they quickly run back. What we do, the Legion, is something else. For example, I now serve as an aviation hunter. Today we “chased” the Russian helicopters, but without much success. “
Tuesday, April 19. “We liberated two villages”
“Even today we waited for the enemy’s helicopters and tanks, but suddenly two Russian planes attacked us, flying chaotically and we were unable to shoot them down, even if we fired in their direction. It turns out that a bastard from a nearby village told the Russians that we were waiting with Stinger anti-aircraft missiles and were not sending helicopters here. Also today I liberated two villages. Tomorrow we will wake up at three in the morning, because we have to release another locality. “
Wednesday, April 20. “We have two wounded: a Georgian and a Brazilian”
“We tried to liberate a village today, but a group of ours was ambushed and we have two wounded: a Georgian and a Brazilian. These are the first losses the Legion has suffered since the beginning of the war. Otherwise, the Russians have found out where we are and their aviation is already bypassing us, so we decided to change tactics. We will be divided into two groups – one for airplanes and helicopters and one for tanks – and we will follow them until we shoot them down. There are some nuances that I have no right to talk about.
Russia has announced that it is entering the second half of the war. They have withdrawn from Kyiv and Chernigov and are attacking more in the Donbas, but nothing special is being felt yet. It has been raining for the last few days and they are not advancing in the rain. They have taken Donetsk and Lugansk almost entirely, but they want something more. At least Odessa and Kharkov should not be taken forever, because they do not have the necessary power. And then they limit themselves to what they have achieved and they will say, “All right, our operation is over. I took Donetsk, Lugansk and Mariupol. ” And that’s it.”
Thursday, April 21st. “Not even the Resurrection wanted to stop the war, because it is in a hurry”
“We are 30 kilometers from the front line. Today they allowed us to rest. I drank, I washed my clothes, but I didn’t shave. I think we will return to fighting tomorrow, although this is not decided by us, but by our bosses.
What are my plans for Easter? We will fight. Putin did not even want the Resurrection to stop the war, because he was in a hurry. Until May 9, he wants to take Donetsk, Lugansk, Mariupol and Kherson, but he will not be satisfied with that. They will kill a lot of people, only to get to Moldova, if they get there, for a day it will take the whole country. What, Moldovans have an army to resist? Our national army will do nothing, there are some children.
Unfortunately, our Moldovans are still flying, floating in the air and it seems to them that the Russians will keep their word and will not attack them. They do not know that the Russians are from Genghis Khan and that the Tartars taught them how to fight: to promise them all their freedom, then to kill them and move on. The Russians are acting just like the Tartars today. And they said about Ukraine until the last moment that they were not going to attack it and suddenly at the beginning of the war. They have big plans, and Moldova is a weak country, an insignificant obstacle for Putin’s army. After that, he could set the conditions for Romania to flee the Americans with their military bases. Do you realize what it would be like then, if, from another part of Romania, there is Hungary, a country allied with Russia? In other words, the slow recovery of the USSR is being pursued. ”
Friday, April 22. “War promoters should be arrested for 20 years”
“We have another day off, I don’t know why. Because I was talking about Moldova yesterday, I do not think that Russia has the necessary power to reach us until May 9, 2023. But if this happens, Moscow will propose to Chisinau to surrender without war. The important thing is that ours should fight in any case, no matter how hard it may be. If Moldova is handed over, it means that our government does not care about the population, especially since the result will be the same: Russian soldiers will kill left and right anyway, will rape left and right and will steal on the left. . and to the right. When they see a more beautiful girl, they will catch her, dishonor her, shoot her and move on. They are already accustomed to such behavior and want to prove that they are so strong that they do what they want. If Moldova surrenders, the only difference will be that the enemy will not bomb the country less.
Prohibiting the symbols of the Russian invasion is a very small plus. All pro-Russian parties should be banned, and those who promote the war should need 20 years and be confiscated. This is the only way to end all this nonsense. I am fighting here to defend Moldova, but when I see my people with their tails coming, I have forgiveness, but I feel like sending them all to hell, to make my citizenship of another state and to disappear where they will take me. the eyes.”
Saturday, April 23. “For Ukrainians, it is not a problem to release Kherson”
“I did not fight today, but the Russians bombed Odessa on Easter Saturday. If the soil dries up, I think more powerful attacks will start here where we are, because they can’t move through the field. Now the Russians are on their way to try to overtake one or the other, but they take it in stride and retreat quickly.
The attack on Odessa does not mean that the city is close to being conquered. Until he gets there, the enemy still has Nikolaev on his way. The Russians marched from Kherson to Nikolaev, but were stopped in time. For the Ukrainians, it is not a question of how to release Kherson, but how to keep it under their leadership. It is a strategy of war, and in this case there is no point in killing or crowding people just to drive the Russian army out of this city. With the release of Kherson, the road to Crimea should be closed, and more troops and military equipment are needed. Currently, the priority for Ukrainians is Donbas.
If we receive the heavy weapons that our foreign partners promise us, see what miracles the Ukrainian army will do! ”
Sunday, April 24. “Easter and purple eggs”
“Christ is risen! The legion did not fight even today, the break is prolonged. I ate Easter and purple eggs and dreamed how beautiful peace is. ”