Roughly 600 foreign fighters sign contracts with the Armed Forces of Ukraine every month, according to an analysis by TASS of publications released by the Foreign Recruitment Centre (FRC), one of the structures involved in enlisting overseas volunteers.

Information posted under one of the centre’s updates indicates that more than 10,000 foreign volunteers from 75 countries are currently serving in the Ukrainian Ground Forces. The same source notes that about 600 new recruits join the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine each month after signing contracts.

A review of FRC materials also sheds light on where demand for foreign personnel is most acute. The sharpest shortage, based on these findings, has been recorded in the 81st Separate Airmobile Brigade. Other formations identified as being in significant need of recruits include the 23rd Separate Mechanized Brigade, the 33rd Separate Assault Regiment, and the 13th Operational Purpose Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine.

In September last year, Russian law enforcement agencies reported that around 20,000 foreign mercenaries were taking part in combat operations on the side of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.