“It is important for us to support the Ukrainians.” Japanese journalists visited the 15th Slavic Regiment of the NGU
NIPPON TELEVISION NETWORK journalists from Japan visited Military Unit 3035. Correspondents Tomohiro Furutani and Toyama Yamada, as well as cameraman Simon Bradley, who has been covering events in eastern Ukraine since 2014, sought to find out how much the situation in the Ukrainian military has changed over the eight years of undeclared war, and what NGU fighters are living today.
The correspondents had the opportunity to observe in what conditions the combat and physical training of the soldiers of the 15th Slavic Regiment of the National Guard of Ukraine takes place. Also, the guests saw the disassembly of military uniforms and the rehearsal of the orchestra, talked with representatives of the regiment command and soldiers of the special purpose battalion “Donbas”. Of particular interest were samples of weapons and equipment, in particular, novelties that significantly increased the firepower of the guards.
“Thank you for the opportunity to learn so fully about the situation in the region from 2014 to today. In particular, about this tragedy of the Ukrainian people, about the war. Today, the attention of the whole world is focused on Ukraine. We are working here so that our viewers can see what is happening here,” Japanese correspondent Tomohiro Furutani said.
The film crew of NIPPON TV also paid tribute to the servicemen killed in the area of the ATO and the PLO, and visited the surroundings of Slavyansk, where there are many traces of fighting, destroyed homes and remnants of fortifications.
“We welcome guests from Japan. For every Ukrainian serviceman who fights for the freedom of his land, the support of the Japanese people in the confrontation with the Russian aggressor is very important,” said Colonel Serhiy Bozhko, commander of military unit 3035.
He spoke about the tasks that the regiment performs in the area of the PLO, and also assured journalists that his subordinates are constantly improving the skills, skills and knowledge necessary to give a worthy rebuff to the aggressor in the event of an escalation of the conflict.
It should be noted that the State of Japan consistently supports the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. Since the beginning of the armed aggression of the Russian Federation, the government of Japan has supported Ukrainians and directed significant funds to help the frontline areas. NIPPON TV is a national broadcaster founded on October 15, 1952.
Information and communication group of military unit 3035 NGU
