The AFU has created a battalion "Characterniki" from former prisoners
The 24th OMBr formed the Character Battalion, which is made up of citizens who have served their sentences.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have formed a battalion "Characterniki" from citizens who have served their sentences in places of detention. This was announced by the 24th separate mechanized brigade named after King Daniel on 9 July.
People who have served their sentences will defend Ukraine as part of the 24th Separate Mechanised Brigade named after King Daniel.
The 24th Brigade has formed a battalion "Characterniki", which will consist of citizens who have served their sentences in prison and have expressed a desire to join the defence of the state.
The new recruits of our brigade took the opportunity to get a second chance and join the fulfilment of sacred duty in the great war for Independence," the report says.
It is noted that there are many patriots among them, who have repeatedly expressed their desire to defend their homeland. There are many people with combat experience.
Volunteers used their right to redeem themselves and decided to take up arms, defending their native land from invaders
It is reported that they took the Military oath of allegiance to the Ukrainian people and said the Ukrainian nationalist prayer.
Earlier it was reported that seventeen-year-old Transcarpathian schoolgirl Victoria Latsanich famous and recognisable made a video of border guards.
Socialportal also reported that separate units will be set up for convicts who want to voluntarily mobilize for the Ukrainian army.