"Honestly, we do not know what targets we are shooting at. We are given coordinates, and shell. If the other side does not appease and tension continues, then we release another round. If things calm down - then we await further orders. This is a usual regimen for us," the soldier comments.
The soldier also notes that the military is not always told by the commanders who or what is located at the coordinates they are told to fire at. Is this not worthy of a military crimes tribunal investigation?
"The main thing is that we are given a task, we are given a command, we fulfil it, which means that the money that goes into armament [by the state] is not wasted," he concluded.
The fact one could be shelling schools, civilian areas, hospitals does not seem to feature into the question of 'ethical' military conduct.
Reader Comments
Sad what carnage they leave as evidenced by the buildings in background.
Seems appropriate hairdo......makes face look like horse's ass with Ukrop personality.
There have been many instances where Ukrainian government troops have refused to kill other Ukrainians; far too many incidences according to Kiev. So, Kiev does not tell hungry, poor people they are killing cousins and friends and they don't ask because Kiev feeds them and gives them a few shekels every now and then.
Life is cheap.