While the invasion operation launched by Russia in Ukraine continued on the 15th day, the clashes continued in the city centers. As the Russian army continues to advance to Kiev, news about volunteer fighters going to Ukraine continues to come. According to information received, some private companies pay up to $2,000 a day for volunteers to fight in Ukraine.
UP TO $2K DAILY
While the war in Ukraine continued with all its violence, some private military organizations started to offer crazy offers to those who wanted to come to Ukraine. Serving those working in the private military and security industry, Silent Professionals said, “We are looking for people willing to go to Ukraine with an amount of up to $2,000 per day, plus bonus, to help save families from an increasingly violent conflict,” according to the news in Türkiye Newspaper. advertisement has been published.
THE RISK IS TOO HIGH
However, it is stated that the departure of ex-soldiers, many of whom are capable of fighting and killing, to Ukraine can cause plenty of mistakes and turmoil in the middle of the war. “Some people are willing to spend $30,000 to $6 million to get their families out of Ukraine,” says Robert Young Pelton, an American author and private military company expert.
Tony Schiena, CEO of Mosaic, a US-based intelligence and security consulting firm operating in Ukraine, said: “The cost of evacuations depends on the complexity of the job. The risk increases when there are more people. Evacuations are more difficult with children and families,” he said.
RUSSIA IS BRINGING MERCOS
While Russian mercenaries are said to be ubiquitous in Ukraine, ex-US paratrooper Sean McFate, who has served in Africa and elsewhere, states that the proliferation of mercenaries can lead to chaos and mayhem as well as good. “Mercenaries historically prolong conflict for profit.” .
NOT ALL SOLDIERS OR WARRIERS
However, not all those who go to war zones for money are warriors. “Many of the men I send are doctors, physician assistants, paramedics, nurses, and former special operations or non-special operations officers,” said Mykel Hawke, a former US special forces officer.
According to the report published in Aerospace & Defense News, it was stated that the global private military and security industry, which was approximately 224 billion dollars in 2020, will increase to over 457 billion dollars in 2030.
On the other hand, Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine Yevhen Yen announced that citizenship will be granted to foreigners who come to fight against the occupation.