Since the creation of a new law last year, more than 10,000 prisoners have joined the Ukrainian military, including murderers. <br /> <br />Those convicted of the most serious crimes however, like multiple killings, sexual violence, corruption and treason, are excluded.<br /><br />According to the government, most of the prisoners who have signed up have volunteered for the infantry, where they've taken part in intense fighting.<br /><br />They will also feed into a new assault force announced by President Volodymyr Zelensky in September.<br /><br />With traditional specialists like marines or paratroopers becoming increasingly redundant on the modern battlefield, this new unit will storm Russian positions with the help of drones.<br /><br />
