“What Russia has done is disgusting. This is beyond condemnation: Meet the brave British soldiers who want to take up arms and fight for Ukraine
- Former army sniper Shane Matthews is among those responding to Ukraine’s call
- The 34-year-old, who served as a corporal, is set to leave on Monday
- Another 32-year-old Alex Pickett said: “I will do what I can in any way I can.”
- Douglas Lamburn, 25, Oliver Miller, 29, and Liam Hawkins, 30, also join
Dozens more Britons have vowed to take off to help Ukrainians defend their country from Russian invasion.
Former army sniper Shane Matthews is among those responding to a call for armaments by Ukraine’s president, who has called on foreign fighters to help protect his people.
Mr. Matthews, who completed numerous tours of Afghanistan and Iraqplans to take off until Poland on Monday, before crossing the border and meeting with a Ukrainian colonel who he said had agreed to “arm him” and others.
The 34-year-old, who served as a corporal in the 2nd Battalion Princess of WalesThe Royal Regiment for six years until 2009 aims to move to Kyiv.
Carrying 60 kg of donated medical supplies, Mr Matthews will go to the front lines to treat wounded Ukrainians, provide training to civilians and, if necessary, fight.
Former Army Sniper Shane Matthews is among those responding to a call for weapons from Ukraine’s president, who has called on foreign fighters to help protect his people.
Douglas Lamburn of West London said: “My mother is Polish and I have a family in Ukraine. I’m 25 and I’m sitting at home and my time is better to go there, doing what is right.
Mr Matthews of Chichester, West Sussex, said: “What Russia has done is disgusting. He cannot be condemned. The Russians do not want to participate. “The Russian military does not know why they are there. As for me, if you can fight, it is your duty to fight.
Dozens of volunteers arrived at the Ukrainian embassy in London yesterday, hoping to defend the country.
Alex Pickett of Andover, Hampshire, said: “I will do everything I can in any way I can.”
The 32-year-old man, who works in private security, added: “I’m not in the military, but I’m English. My heart is in the right place and that’s the only reason I do it. ‘
Alex Pickett of Andover, Hampshire, said: “I will do what I can, in any way.”
Mr Matthews of Chichester, West Sussex, said: “What Russia has done is disgusting. This is beyond condemnation. “
Oliver Miller, a 29-year-old mechanical engineering student from Chelmsford, Essex, said he “hopes to come out and help in some way”, adding: “I know I’ll kick in if I don’t do anything about it. ‘
Douglas Lamburn of West London said: “My mother is Polish and I have a family in Ukraine. I’m 25 and I’m sitting at home and my time is better to go there, doing what is right.
Liam Hawkins, 30, also from London, said: “I haven’t slept since this invasion and I just can’t stay home with my babies and my lady and do nothing. What is right is right and what is wrong is wrong … I know it is dangerous, people are trying to dissuade me from it, but I believe I can make a difference.
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