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🇫🇮 veteran who fought in 🇺🇦 International Legion against the 🇷🇺 invaders. Chemical Engineer (M. Sc.) specializing in pretreatment of renewable fuels

Ukraine ⚔

Joined March 2020

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@rsiren2

rsiren

3 years

I am now finally a part of the Ukrainian foreign legion. From Finnish reservist Lt. to UA recruit. People from all over the world have come here to help to defend Ukraine. My bunkmates are Norwegian and American. There is still plenty of room for more! #Ukraine #StandWithUkraine

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2 years

My volunteer Finnish 🇫🇮 brothers in arms in Ukraine 🇺🇦. For what do we live and die? To accumulate as much money as possible and a self-satisfied career or for others and what we are deeply convinced of? #Ukraine ️ #UkraineRussiaWar #StandUpForUkraine

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Volunteered to defend Ukraine against the russian invasion. Only thing needed is a passport! Right now they want people with military experience. Take warm clothes it's cold here. Met another volunteer from US. Reserve one whole day for crossing border. Picture from Lviv.

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Ryssät pommittivat meitä ensimmäisestä päivästä lähtien rypälepommeilla. Täysin turha uutinen - ryssäpropagandan levittämistä. Tässä omia kokemuksia: 🧵1/3

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Putinilta suora uhkaus käyttää rypälepommeja Ukrainassa

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Unknown soldier 😉 in Ukraine. Please, pressure your governments to donate heavy weapon systems! Humanitarian aid is great, however, it will not end the war, only weapons and sanctions will. Do what you can to help!

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My Finnish friend & platoon marksman is engaged by a russian BMP, infantry, and artillery during the Kharkiv counter-offensive. Listen with headphones for the ultimate experience. #Kharkiv #UkraineWar #ukrainecounteroffensive #Ukraine

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Ja tässä joukkueessani palvellut Hollantilainen Ronald. Rypälepommi avautui kakkosjoukkueen yläpuolella ja räjähdykset repivät hänet hänet riekaleiksi. Miettikää vähän mitä uutisoitte sen sijaan että tuuttaatte torven täydeltä ryssäpropagandaa. 3/3

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In June while serving on the Ukrainian frontline in the Kharkiv region I was tasked with leading a recon mission to establish an observation post. In a funny coincidence, history repeats itself after 80 years. Thread 1/5 #ukraine #RussiaUkraineWar

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Short article (in finnish) about my experiences in Ukraine on the frontline. The struggle continues, do what you can to help. Suomalainen Ralf Sirén soti Ukrainassa kuukausia – ytimekäs arvio Venäjän kyvyistä

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Suomalainen Ralf Sirén soti Ukrainassa kuukausia – ytimekäs arvio Venäjän kyvyistä

Suomalainen reservin luutnantti Ralf Sirén taisteli kuukausia vapaaehtoisena Ukrainan asevoimissa. Harkovan suunnalla venäläisiä hyökkääjiä vastaan sotinut Sirén näki sodan todellisuuden: "Juttelet...

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Never have I felt so privileged. I have decided to return home from the war after fighting here since February. A choice of luxury that brave Ukrainian soldiers don't have. The decision is mainly related to my deteriorating health which requires hospitalization 🤷‍♂️😕

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2 years

I'm okay, don't worry 🇺🇦 Slava Ukraini!

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Battlefield Ukraine ⚔️🇺🇦. Here we're evacuating one of my men on the frontline. His life was saved by donated tourniquets (x2). No pain killers. All help is appreciated, thanks to everyone who is helping! #ukraine #tourniquet #RussiaUkraineWar

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2 years

Continuing on the déjà vu, the breakthrough and Russian collapse right now reminds a lot of Operation Fridericus, where a large soviet force was destroyed in the same region. What an embarrassment for Russia. I can proudly say my unit is participating in the current offensive 5/5

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Tässä Toukokuussa 2022 itseni lähelle tipahtanut BM-21 Grad raketin rypälepommin kärki ja moottori. 2/2

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There it was perfect, but to my surprise, someone else had been there before us. It turned out the extensive foxhole and trench network, now collapsed, had been prepared by the Germans in WW2. Apparently the terrain & tactics haven't changed too much in 80 years. 3/5

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One of my German volunteers called his grandfather: "Opa, I'm fighting in the trenches you built in WW2!". Hes opa had fought in the area. When the enemy found us after weeks, they shelled us with mortars just like a century ago. We found this old shell on the ground. 4/5

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2 years

My unit seems to be doing alright 🫡 #Ukraine #RussiaUkraineWar #ukrainewar

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The 1st Battalion of the International Legion for the Defence of Ukraine has raised the Ukrainian flag in Kupiansk! #internationallegion #ukrainewar #armukrainenow

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Finnish magazine @SuomenKuvalehti wrote an extensive article about my experiences in Ukraine. Even though my journey in Ukraine is now over, the war is still very real and we should not forget to do everything we can. Link to bypass the paywall:

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”Silloin tunsin sympatiaa kuollutta kohtaan” – suomalainen Ralf Sirén taisteli vapaaehtoisena...

Sirén palasi Suomeen heinäkuun lopussa. Sodan tapahtumat valvottavat. Sirén epäilee, että kaikki vierastaistelijat eivät sodan raakuuksista toivu.

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2 years

For my brothers staying: Give them HELL !!🤬 Slava Ukraini!

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3 years

@andersostlund I'm already in the international brigade. All Scandinavia represented, except Sweden so far

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2 years

Another close call in 🇺🇦. Orcish 🇷🇺artillery fire almost hits our patrol, luckily they overshoot and most shrapnel flies the other way. #Ukraine #RussiaInvadedUkraine #UkraineWar

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After finding the location, as drawn on the map, my squad spread out to look for good positions. None was good enough - I wanted better sight in a specific direction and more cover. I told everyone to move 200m south-west and look there instead. 2/5

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@Ojala_Timo Kyllä 👍

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My old International Legion unit @Bravo2_Legion taking russian prisoners. They surrendered without a fight. #UkraineWar #ukrainecounteroffensive #Ukraine

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2 years

Anyone interested in buying my used Passat?..😅 Due to the lack of available transportation in Ukraine I bought this fine specimen in March, but have no need for it anymore. Nice summer 🌞 project car 🛠 for enthusiasts, pickup in Kharkiv! #shrapnel #artillery #Ukraine ️

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This clip was posted with his permission. A much longer video, with his commentary, will soon be released. At the beginning of the video, our troops miss the BMP with AT weapons whereafter it opens fire. You can hear the rumbling of the enemy armor in the background.

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Following my departure from Ukraine our platoon has suffered heavy cascualties participating in the Kharkiv offensive, including a Finnish volunteer. It saddens me greatly that I will never see many of my friends again. RIP Rory & Steve. Heroes never die.

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@IAPonomarenko I'm a volunteer with military training from Finland. I arrived into Ukraine today and will report to the military tomorrow. I'll try to keep you updated of how it goes

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GoPro footage of my platoon's American reinforcements taking out a russian BMP-2 during the Kharkiv offensive. #combatfootage #UkraineRussiaWar #ukrainewarvideos Full video:

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Hyökkäys Ukrainaan herätti monissa halun toimia. Yhdessä @marcuslindqvist kanssa kerromme kirjassamme suoraan ja rehellisesti minun ja taistelutoverieni kokemuksista Kansainvälisessä Legioonassa. Jos haluat ymmärtää Ukrainan sotaa, tämä teos on välttämätön. @schildtssoders

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Uutuuskirja Huhtikuussa: Viemme sinut Ukrainan sodan etulinjalle. Ainutlaatuisia kertomuksia Bravo-komppanian taisteluista sodan ensimmäiseltä vuodelta. Syväsukellus raakaan, autenttiseen sotakokemukseen. @marcuslindqvist @schildtssoders

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@timoheinonen @kokoomus Voin Ukrainan sodan veteraanina ja kokemusasiantuntijana vahvistaa yllä olevan väitteen. Miinoilla on hidastava vaikutus ja Ukrainassa esim. emme uskaltaneet liikkua miinoitetussa metsässä öisin. Miinat hidastivat myös päätöksiäni joukkojen liikuttamisesta

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@PenttiPerttula Ryssän rypälepommit itse kokeneena ihmettelen. Kommentoin Iltalehden vastaava uutisointia aiemmin, mutta järkyttävää että propaganda menee YLE:llä läpi samalla tavalla.

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Ryssät pommittivat meitä ensimmäisestä päivästä lähtien rypälepommeilla. Täysin turha uutinen - ryssäpropagandan levittämistä. Tässä omia kokemuksia: 🧵1/3

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Full gopro video of International Legion Finnish jaegers engaging a BMP-2, getting hit, and evacuating the wounded. #UkraineWar #combat #UkraineUnderAttack

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Finnish jaegers survive a BMP-2 in Ukraine

A good example on how combat stress affects decision making.https://ko-fi.com/bigbracketedcoin/goal?g=1

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Trooper "BigMac" brilliantly shares the story of our Bravo company. I shared much of his journey, and had the honor to serve as his platoon leader for a while. He's a great soldier and excellent soryteller (and makes strong coffee). #Ukraine #UkraineWar

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Back from the front: a British volunteer in Ukraine

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@Triggeredchickn @IAPonomarenko The american in my room tried to contact different embassies in vain. So he just came here

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@uniwhiu @emilkastehelmi Kastehelmi on kova tekijä ja osaa hommansa. Toimittajassa ja klickbait otsikoinnissa vika.

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In english by @eskelinen_antti

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Kirjassamme tuodaan esille useita suomalaisia taistelijoita, kuten @JoonasVainio_00 , @Eyugenero , @Kalakukko1312 , ym. Heidän kokemukset, verifioituna useasta lähteestä. Ei tarua, vaan totuus – raakana ja rehellisenä. Kiitokset myös @FinnishRy vapaaehtoisten tukemisesta!

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@MJay_fly @Hobbit_ua @Kalakukko1312 En ole kyllä koskaan herännyt yhtä nopeasti aamuviideltä 🫨😰

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Sorry, above was wrong. It's from the next day when we take revenge. This is the full one of the first engagement with the BMP.

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Finnish jaegers survive a BMP-2 in Ukraine

A good example on how combat stress affects decision making.https://ko-fi.com/bigbracketedcoin/goal?g=1

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@maeklund86 JJ

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Together with @marcuslindqvist , our book candidly and honestly shares my and my comrades' experiences in the Ukrainian Legion. If you want to understand the war in Ukraine, this work is essential. Currently available in Finnish and Swedish.

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Förstå vad det innebär att kämpa i ett modernt krig vid frontlinjen, en verklighet som ligger fjärran från de flesta svenskar. Vår bok ger en omskakande inblick i striderna i Ukrainas Internationella Legion. Vill du verkligen förstå kriget i Ukraina ska du inte missa detta verk.

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Part 2:

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An International Legionnaire's Guide to Useful and Useless Kit

Thank you to Wondrium for sponsoring today's video! Signup for your FREE trial to Wondrium here: http://ow.ly/wScP50LVqAtHaving returned alive from the front...

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Part 3:

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What it is like to be shelled by the Russians

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@aspiring_jason1 Thanks! Will be used to get more thermal scopes & binocs

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@IAPonomarenko I reported to a military base. Met another volunteer from the US. The military is now transfering to another base where they know more about the international battalion

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@Eyugenero 🤣

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@Ilcaccio @marcuslindqvist @schildtssoders Kaikki isot kirjakaupat, Akateeminen, Suomalainen, ym. Se on nyt ennakkotilauksessa, ilmestyy 18.4

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@porttipahta Kyllä, pahoitin mieleni 😁

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@ruskivatnik @Ilcaccio @marcuslindqvist @schildtssoders Jep, äänikirja julkaistaan ymmärtääkseni samaan aikaan

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@SarjanenAntti Yes, he recently returned home. But another Finn was hit in this same fight and was hospitalized for several months.

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@JarnoHiltunen Kiitos Jarno

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@JanhonenJussi Haavoittunut, palautuminen arvioitu 6kk

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@OutsidersPodcst @TureMasing Fenomenalt! Gärna tack!

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@_itmo_ @MJay_fly @Hobbit_ua @Kalakukko1312 Se oli vasta seuraava kerta eri tukikohdassa 😅 Tuolloin nukuin tuossa viereisessä parakissa.

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@TheApilas Thanks!

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@MartinPaasi @puheenaihefi @ramikurimo Kiitän! :)

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@Kristoffer_FI Tryck på länken ovanför videon!

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