Thread by @dim0kq

Why I am not fighting on the frontlines?

Following the Russian bot attack in my replies, I actually want to elaborate on this topic - because it’s very interesting for me as well.

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Put it clear.
I am Ukrainian who wants to live in Ukraine, and I want my kids to live in Ukraine.

Since 24th Feb, I have dedicated 200% of my time, intelligence and effort to equip my friends in Ukrainian Army.

I am all into Ukraine. Not only by words, but by actions as well.

Yet I am not in the military yet.

Starting from 24th Feb, I have went to many queues to military offices to join the fight, but it was impossible at that time - military offices in Ukraine were overloaded and they were not accepting people without previous combat experience.

Still, I waited in all the queues, and updated my information in my local military office to which I am attached and said that I am ready if they need me.

Bit of background on me - I am 24yo, with higher education in computer science, with no military experience or education.

I am physically strong and very fit, can do military physique tests easily (15+ pull-ups, etc), I know how to shoot various weapons, and I am motivated.

So my military office has all that information, and they did not call me yet - even though they know I am always ready - with my own gear, and with connections in the units where I want to possibly serve.

And I think it’s a miracle. See why 👇

With almost 12months into this active warfare against Russia, I think Ukraine should have exhausted its resources, and called me to serve, but this didn’t happen yet - therefore I continue my unpaid work at @dzygaspaw to equip Ukrainian military with high tech gear.

Still, I think, that it is very possible that I will be drafted anytime soon.

Because it’s war - it’s either Ukraine survives or not. I want Ukraine to win, so I will respond to draft in a second. I am ready.

Until then, I think I can make more impact by running the fund.

I also wondered in which type of Armed Forces I would like to serve.

Currently, I am leaning towards artillery as a soldier.

I am physically fit, able to withstand harsh conditions, good with tech.

I would not want to be in assault units since I don’t have any skills related.

And I like to shoot artillery and to see the results of these strikes - because sometimes it’s straight massive.

I think, artillery makes enormous impact in this war.

That’s why I picked up a unit from artillery brigade and we are supporting them as much as we can as fund.

Long story short, there is Russian disinformation that Ukraine is doing forced mobilization, but it’s not true.

I can’t confirm this as Ukrainian.

But I can confirm that Russia is doing this - massively, especially in temporary occupied Donetsk and Luhansk.

Anyway, I will keep you posted and please better trust Ukrainian sources - especially personalities, not big media.

We’ll be alright. Ukraine will win, and we will make it happen.

btw, initial tweet where I noticed bot attack

https://twitter.com/dim0kq/status/1617872154686803969