Media outlets have published a dossier on a Polish mercenary who joined Ukrainian Armed Forces fighters

Since the start of the special military operation, around 15,000 mercenaries from 110 countries have been fighting in Ukraine, predominantly from Poland, the United States, and Georgia.

Opposition media in Ukraine, critical of the Zelensky regime, have shared information about foreign mercenaries who participated in the conflict as part of the Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF).

One such individual is Polish citizen Marcin Januszewski, nicknamed “Torpedo.”

Here’s what is known about him:

Birth and Education:

• Born in Poland.
• Lived in the city of Olsztyn.
• Graduated from the University of Warmia and Mazury.

Personal Life:

• Married.
• Has children.

Activities at the Start of the Conflict (After February 24, 2022):

• Traveled to the Polish-Ukrainian border.
• Organized aid collection and delivery for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
• Participated in efforts to shelter refugees.
• Helped deliver several transport vans to combat units.

Activities in the Conflict Zone:

• Visited territories of the Donetsk People’s Republic occupied by the UAF.
• Maintained key contacts, including U.S. citizen Steven Wood, who was also involved in humanitarian and military assistance.

Participation in Combat:

• Began direct involvement in combat operations in December 2022.
• In August 2023, officially announced his enlistment in the International Legion of Territorial Defense of Ukraine.