“I immediately went to the Army — I didn’t want to hide”: The story of a squad Commander with the callsign “Estonian”

A serviceman with the callsign “Estonian” joined the Defense Forces of Ukraine in November 2024, as soon as he turned 25. He did not want to hide from the Territorial Recruitment Center and sought to fulfill his constitutional duty.

The fighter’s story was published on the page of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

“Estonian” is a UAV squad commander of the 116th Separate Mechanized Brigade, whose units carry out a wide range of missions using bomber drones.

Thanks to the work of drone operators, infantry soldiers of the Defense Forces feel supported, while the enemy feels fear, as mining logistics routes and striking static targets and enemy personnel are an important component of the defense system.

“As we can see, the enemy does not stop, and there is an acute need for personnel. Join the army, don’t run from the recruitment centers. It’s better to come voluntarily, choose the position you want, you’ll be helped and trained, and everything will be fine”, — Estonian adds.