I find the following post incredibly interesting: https://armyinform.com.ua/2026/04/03/vid-shho-daly-te-yizh-do-czyfrovizacziyi-proczesiv-yak-zminylosya-harchuvannya-vijskovyh-za-roky-shyrokomasshtabnoyi-vijny/

It’s about a cooking robot that is apparently now in active operation in Ukraine—specifically in Kyiv, from what I’ve gathered. Is anyone stationed in Kyiv who has already had a chance to use the cooking robot?

Thanks in advance!🇺🇦

"If you want to learn before going, you should come here." — Romanian veteran Ziki on his FPV training in Ukraine.

Hey everyone. Wanted to share a quick, powerful message from "Ziki," a former military member from Romania who came to Ukraine to fight the illegal invasion.

Instead of just heading straight to the trenches, he chose to fight smart. He joined the WeTrueGun school to become a certified FPV drone operator.

Why he recommends it:
• Top-tier instructors who genuinely care about your skills and survival.
• Full logistical and document support for international volunteers.
• Essential preparation to be lethal and effective before facing combat.

Technology changes everything. Props to the guys learning to fight with intelligence. Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦

Due to on going successes of the platoon we have been requested to enlarge our numbers to facilitate further operational roles. The following advert will provide you with information about the opportunities in the platoon, the requirements and the process to follow to apply.

Candidates i would like to point out if you are seriously interested in applying for one of the positions within 33rd SAR 2nd Batt 5th Company then you are conducting a interview process, and each stage is an assessment of your experience, Character and potential.

We pride ourselves in the 5th on discipline, respect and loyalty to each other and the cause.

Job Opportunities

• Ground Operators (Reconnaissance, Ambush & Sabotage) - 7 positions available
• Drone Operators (experienced preferred, not essential Mavic and FPV) - 6 positions available
• Communications - 2 positions available
• Drivers - 2 positions available

For all roles ENGLISH must be either native language or at a very high level. knowledge of Ukrainian and Russian would be advantageous.

Unfortunately due to recent recruitment issues, i am enforcing an age restriction & limitation on applications to the platoon

Minimum - 25

Maximum - 45 (Ground & Drone) - 50 (Comms & Driver)

Job in Detail

Ground Operator - This role is a infantry based role and is the priority recruitment, our platoon is not the normal infantry role or trench sitters (as people call it) this role is reconnaissance based, with ambush and sabotage task being given. The training for this role is tough and mandatory, additional specialist training and roles also available (Sniper pairs, dedicated reconnaissance operators) if you already have specialist qualifications then please provide certification during the interview process.

A good standard of fitness is required for this role along with a mature calm character, NO egos and poor anger management, these are not welcome within the platoon and especially in the ground teams.

For this role former military is prefered but is not essential as the training will be give, we will provide you with 4 to 6 weeks intense robust training which as i have already stated is mandatory all training is conducted at the battalion Polygon for the full duration with English speaking veterans of ukraine and NATO . If a candidate has served in ukraine in the last 6 months or is transfering from another unit and wish to apply then to be clear training is still mandatory, however we will identify your skills and knowledge quickly. Nobody is above training and professionals in this tradecraft would want to train especially with the men they will be working with for SOP building, continuity on the ground and shared knowledge.

Drone Operators - This role is a new part of the platoon and the candidates will be building it all from the ground up, we require a three man mavic team and a three man fpv team. experienced pilots would be prefered and formed teams are considered (no bigger than 3 men), the 2nd Battalion will send successful candidates to drone school to get your drone pilots certification. However this will come at a cost of 12 months full service contract, due to the nature of our work and the area we operate in the drone teams will also be required to complete the infantry training which is 4 weeks. So with that said a good standard of fitness is still required.

during the interview stages to those we have interest in will be provided with further information on the make up and operational requirements of the drone teams.

Communications - The comms guys will be working out of the forward KSP ensuring all radios are working prior to Ground Team deployment, batteries charges, equipment in good working order and accounted for. They additionally will be responsible for drone detection and alerts, Maintain communication with drone teams during operations for clear line of use as support with the ground teams and ensuring continued communication with Battalion KSP for platoon commanders line of comms with higher command.

The communication team will be working at the forward KSP with the platoon commander so the 4 weeks infantry training is mandatory, Former communication experience would be useful however full training on all the equipment used will be provided.

Drivers - The driving role is a important aspect of the platoon which is often over looked, As i driver you will be responsible for the up keep and maintenance of all vehicles in the platoon garage, additionally you will be required to conduct drop off and pick ups of logistical supplies and assist in casualty evacuations for the CCP of the platoon.

As drivers you will be required to conduct infantry training and you will also be required to conduct extensive Tactical medicine training. You will also be trained with the communication team in anti drone equipment.

All candidates for driving must have a valid driving licence, it would be advantageous to have ATV, Hexocycle, motorbike experience. Any candidate with Armoured wheeled vehicle licencing would be priority on interviewing, Mechanic qualifications would also be welcomed.

Process of application

Direct message the following information through the Reddit page messenger service.

• Job role
• Full Name
• Age
• Country of origin
• English competency (Native, High, Medium, Low)
• Whats App contact number
• Height
• Weight
• weapon competencies
• Drone knowledge or certification
• Communication systems knowledge or certifications
• Driving licence (Categories and description)
• Former Service (NATO) and Job Role
• (Ukraine service only) Former Unit in Ukraine & Job Role
• (Ukraine service only) Reason for leaving Ukr Unit
• Reason for coming to Ukraine
• Expectations
• what do you want to achieve out of your service
• Expected date of arrival in Ukraine (If its over 1 and a half months then please wait before contacting)

First contact

Once we have received the above information we will then return your message to begin a conversation. If you fall into our requirements we will move to more direct messaging service to continue to the process.

You will be added to the 5th Company recruitment group and will be requested to provide documentation of any qualification claims, former military service documents (DD214, Discharge paper work, police service documents etc) a high quality image (no thumbs or figures) or a digital scan of your passport. (if you don't have a passport or are waiting for it to be delivered or ordered then please wait till its arrived before applying)

Candidates, if you can not provide evidence of qualification claims then don't mention it..

We have had so many special forces, sniper, combat medics apply with no evidence or history to support. you will be instantly rejected if you cant provide.

Stage 1

Once we have this information we will arrange a video call with some of the platoon members so you can speak directly to the guys you will be working with. This is the time for you to ask questions about the training, the living standards, the platoon commander (he is amazing, handsome, charming ... yes it me), equipment, general life style, etc... the men have been instructed not to answer anything they don't feel comfortable with, or anything about the process and procedures.

Candidates, these will be the men you work, live and fight with so you have to impress them also.... the platoon is very close and we enjoy each other company and we work very well together. This is why i have involved them in the recruitment process.

Stage 2

Company and Platoon Commanders Interview, this will be a video call and your opportunity to ask any liguring questions or questions about the process, payments, vacation periods, other opportunities it is also an opportunity for us to ask you questions.

this will be the deciding interview on if you get offered a place in the platoon.

Final Stage

If you are successful you will be invited to come to our location for 7 days, work and live along side the platoon members (NON COMBAT) in the current training rotation we are in. you will be assessed and observed by the platoon members, the Platoon Boss and Company Boss.

We have enforced this due to time waisters and people that clearly are not ready or even meant to be in this type of role or environment. This 7 day period is unpaid.

For this full period you will be fed, housed and watered like everyone else.

At any point you can VW (Voluntary Withdrawal) yourself, and we can also CR (Candidate Rejected) you.

Should you make it through the 7 days we will arrange you to move to the FRC (Foreign Recruitment Centre) for processing. this normally takes 5 to 10 days (Normally 5 days)

Upon completion of this process you will return to us as a new entry and begin your training.

Platoon Commanders Notes

Candidates, Unless you DM with the information required you will not get a response, If you have to ask what the fitness requirements are then you most likely not ready or you could just give it a go you may surprise yourself

If you have total hearing loss on one side, one eye, partially blind in one eye, over 200lb, still in the US military until 2028, a content creator who just wants to collect content for a couple of months, photojournalist who just wants to be escorted to and from the zero on missions to collect war footage and images, war tourist, just here for money, or just doesn't believe in the cause for ukraine, then please lets not waist any time... thank you for your consideration of the 33rd SAR but its a NO on this occasion.

I wish you luck on your application, and look forward to hearing from interested candidates.

SLAVA UKRAINE