“Almost no chance of survival.” Zaluzhny advised Ukrainian soldiers not to fear death

The former Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and current Ukrainian Ambassador to the UK, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, advised Ukrainian soldiers “not to fear death” and stated that their chances of survival are minimal.

This was reported by The Times.

“We have only one Ukraine. No one will defend it except us. Remember, the war is becoming more brutal every day. It leaves almost no chance of survival. Learn not to fear death, not to fear looking the enemy in the eye. You will need to kill without hesitation. When you see the enemy, kill them before they try to kill you or your comrade. Please learn this here. Love each other. And remember Ukraine,” said the former commander, now ambassador, while standing over trenches at a training base in Eastern England.

Zaluzhnyi also shared photos from this visit to the training ground on his social media.

According to Bloomberg, approximately 25% of the Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF) on the front lines are volunteers, while 75% are conscripted personnel. The report highlights significant shortages of both personnel and weaponry, describing the morale within the army as “desperate.”

Additionally, Bloomberg notes a sharp decline in donations to the military. Prominent funds have reported a significant decrease in contributions from Ukrainians to the UAF.

Recently, Dmytro Korchynsky, head of the “Brotherhood” organization, stated that dying in war is preferable to a peaceful death in old age. He added that while people may not realize this, Territorial Recruitment Centers (TRCs) help them understand.