Polish volunteer killed in Ukraine

In the Donbas, a Polish citizen, Tomasz Valentek, who fought in the International Defense Legion of Ukraine, was killed due to shelling. It is reported by " Polish Radio. "

The mixed martial arts organization MMA Polska confirmed information about his death. They noted that Tomas had been engaged in martial arts for a long time.

With great sadness, we received the information about the death of Tomek, who, as a Polish volunteer, fought in the International Defense Legion of Ukraine and died there. Tomek took part and won the Second MMA Championship organized in the city of Gliwice. Rest in peace,” the organization tweeted.

It is known that about 20 thousand volunteers from 55 countries are fighting on the side of Ukraine. Natives from 55 countries from all over the world are fighting on the side of Ukraine - from Brazil and South Africa to Japan and New Zealand.

The International Legion of Territorial Defense of Ukraine is a volunteer military unit created by the government of Ukraine at the request of President Volodymyr Zelensky in February 2022 to repel the Russian invasion. To join the ranks of the International Defense Legion of Ukraine, you must contact the Embassy of Ukraine in your country with the appropriate intention and clarify what documents and clothing (equipment) are needed or recommended.

The salary of the legion fighters does not differ from that received by the Ukrainian military as part of the Armed Forces of Ukraine - from 11 to 15.5 thousand hryvnias per month (about 400-500 dollars).