Czechs, Slovaks forming own combat unit in eastern Ukraine — media

The Czechs and Slovaks fighting for militias in eastern Ukraine are forming their own unit that will be part of the so-called international brigade of the 15th army, aktuality.sk said on Tuesday.

“The brigade has a big number of Czech and Slovak nationals. They are paid monthly allowances of about €340. They live in barracks and are armed with tanks and infantry combat vehicles,” the internet portal said.