"It became easier for mom's soul": expected Ukrainian told how he was looking for a second chance in the Armed Forces

The man confesses that he felt the motivation to fight when he became aware of the atrocities of the occupiers in Bucha in the Kyiv region at the beginning of the war, but then the convicts were not likely to stand up for the home. A 32-year-old Ukrainian, who served his sentence in one of the country's correctional establishments, has concluded a contract with the Armed Forces the next day after a new law that allows the mobilization of prisoners.

The man told his story Reuters Bogdan Filonenko for the abduction of a car. He immediately decided to go to the Armed Forces as soon as the convicted person was given the opportunity. The guy confesses that the singers did not appreciate his perseverance, but he told them that he was not going to die, instead he was going to serve and change his life.

Now Bogdan is being prepared in the 57th Motorized Rifle Brigade of the Armed Forces, which is recruiting in the unit of the expected people to replenish their ranks with motivated people. Bogdan Filonenko says he felt the motivation when it became known about the atrocities of the invaders in Bucha in the Kyiv region at the beginning of the war, but then the convicts were not likely to stand up for their homeland. The man says that he is doing now that his mother began to be proud of him.

According to him, she did not believe that he would be able to get out of prison to join the Armed Forces. "When I finally called and sent her some photos, it became easier for my mom's soul," he said. We will remind that on July 28 the fighter of the Armed Forces Alexander Morozov told about the meeting and training with fighters - expected. He became interested in their motivation.