Shortly thereafter he was released and forced to join the Austro-Hungarian Army, from which he deserted in March 1918. He broke into the Polish II Corps in Russia commanded by general Józef Haller, in whose ranks he took part in the Battle of Kaniów. After escaping from German captivity, he got to the Polish Military Organisation in Kiev.
He was released shortly afterwards and was forced to join the Austro-Hungarian Army, but he deserted in March 1918. He managed to break into the Polish II Corps in Russia, led by General Józef Haller, where he fought in the Battle of Kaniów. After escaping from German captivity, he made his way to the Polish Military Organisation in Kiev.