We joined them for a night where they jumped between helicopter blades, a forest clearing, and an abandoned building.

Being visible and invisible seems impossible, and doing so during combat sounds completely absurd. And yet, Maglan fighters excel at it. 

Therefore, as we "saw" with our own eyes in a special exercise, their training focuses not only on secrecy in the field - but also on a complicated raid in the heart of the battlefield.

"We are currently in the midst of "stealth week", which is one of the most important elements in the unit's combat doctrine," explains Captain M., from the 3rd Battalion in Maglan, just before the unit embarks on a training exercise simulating a Musk operation deep inside the enemy.

A few minutes before the raid into the forest, Captain M. reveals to us the scenario that awaits the fighters: "Their job will not only be to carry out the raid. Inside the detection will also be hidden a simulated wounded man, whom they will treat 'under fire'. They will have to do all of this in a limited time, and under complete secrecy."

Immediately after the explanation, he turns to the excited team: "Who is the medic here? If there is an incident, you are responsible, both for treatment and, of course, for not being exposed." 

The fighters begin to run towards the forest in silence, stopping occasionally in perfect coordination. They settle into their positions, and immediately continue on to the next target. An hour passes and we arrive at an abandoned house with a green roof where the detection is located. Everyone gathers around it quietly.

They enter and manage to close in on the targeted target, when suddenly the commanders shout: "Fire, fire! Give me a grenade, wounded!", and the commander announces over the radio, "The whole village is waking up, get out immediately." The teams begin to retreat at a run with the stretcher, and a few minutes later - they leave without being noticed.

The next target, a clearing not far away. The Maglan fighters are gathering again and suddenly you can hear the sound of a propeller that is getting louder and louder. A few meters from us, the helicopter lands. The fighters advance towards it, and take off one after the other. The engine noises get farther away and also mark the end of the entire exercise.

And it's not for nothing that they were required to demonstrate a series of abilities and skills here. After all, they will almost immediately complete the course, after a year and four months, and become full-fledged Maglan fighters.

"Our work has become much more significant in the war," shares Captain M., "The training is also more relevant, Because it is based on operational experience from the current period. That way, we continue to improve and do our tasks as best as possible."

And after we say goodbye, we can only look forward to the team's next mission. And although we can't go into detail about it, one thing is for sure - we won't be able to see it either.