Oleksii, Bohdana Self-Propelled Howitzer Commander: "It's an Incredible Experience. Where Else Would You Ever Get the Chance to Fire a 155 mm Round at a Target?"

How Ukrainian Artillerymen Learn, Fight the Enemy, Support One Another, Dream of Victory—and Bring It Closer

Ukrinform spoke with Oleksii, a sergeant and commander of a Bohdana self-propelled howitzer crew in the 50th Separate Artillery Brigade.

Oleksii is one of the many young Ukrainians from the temporarily occupied territories who made a conscious choice to stand with Ukraine. We speak with him while he and his comrades are at their position in eastern Ukraine, taking a brief break after completing a combat mission.

Oleksii (bottom left) with his comrades during training on the Bohdana self-propelled howitzer.

"WHO WILL DO IT IF NOT US?"