These gamers are now fighting for real in Ukraine’s war against Russia | The Independent
Volunteers from the UK and the US tend to have a lot of Xbox experience, course co-ordinator Oleg Grabovyy tells Harry Stourton: ‘The best drone pilot I ever met was a relentless gamer’
In a war increasingly dominated by drones, gaming skills have become a surprisingly valuable asset.
“Everyone back home told me they’d just throw me in a trench and leave me to die,” adds Alex. “Instead, the instructors and recruits have inspired me. These are my brothers now.”