Ukraine’s teenage students prepare to fight the Russian army - BBC News

As Russian forces approach Ukraine’s capital Kyiv, thousands of people are enlisting to defend the city.

Among them are teenage students who have set aside their studies to take up arms.

Jeremy Bowen reports for BBC News at Ten.

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[dodothecat]

Brave boys, I hope they live to see the end of this horrible war.

[johnburrows]

I’m a 72 year old Vietnam veteran. If I could I’d change places with these poor guys. I’ve lived my life, these guys still have their whole life ahead of them. Breaks my heart. Three days training and thrown on front lines. God help them

[vinniebarbarino-]

I'm a grown man and seen a lot in life, these boys made me cry, my boys are the same age, ill pray for these kids and light a candle this evening, God bless them, and stop the war : (

[gramoukdoom]

These kids should be studying and having fun, thinking about their future filled with peace and love; not bound for a certain death. Their courage and freedom is so admirable.

[mistybehaviours]

They are younger than my son, this is heartbreaking, they should never be in this situation. They are smiling but I can really see fear sorrow in their eyes. Brave young men

[tehyunk]

This is heart breaking to see young students coming out to defend the city. God please save these young men.

[voyager]

As someone who is about the same age as them and living in peace, I feel extremely sad for them. All the best regards to these boys and I hope they get to live till the end of the war.

[SuperTristar]

“Dead is not an option for us!”Said by the heroes. God bless you! Glory Ukrainian People

[WillOfDarkness]

Lord please help these innocent men and women that's being put into this horrible situation. This whole situation just hurts to the core/fiber of my being..Ukrainian you are in my thoughts and prayers, love you guys and God bless.

[youngatheartplus]

I can feel your parents fear. I hope you'll all survive this war. You are true heroes.

[Telephony]

Courage, strength, honor. These are the hero's of Ukraine. It is for them that the world hold its breath. There will be many Monuments to their memory's. Glory to Ukraine.

[TS-klzg]

As a mom, my heart would break if they were hurt. As a fellow human being, I couldn't be more proud of them. God bless!

[johnSmith-djfk]

Hope the best for the boys and Ukrainian people

[hamcheeselettucemayosandwich]

Young men risking their lives for us. They’re not old enough to owe anyone anything. True hero’s.

[ed.mil.]

All these ukrainians are very tough and patriotic people ready to sacrifice own lives for freedom of their country. A huge RESPECT! 🇺🇦

[norobot]

I felt really downhearted and sorrowful when they said what they were studying.
I felt too close.
i hope they survive, continue their studies and pursue their dreams.

[MeowMeowKing]

2:37 “no one wants to die even for your own country” this was so deep! May God protect these two young people!🇦🇱❤️🇺🇦

[optimusprime]

As sad as this is, I'm more impressed with their Bravery and Motivation to defend their Motherland. Not everyone has that kind of courage in the face of death.

[peterpain]

I hope all the odds are in their favor. Stay strong Ukraine.

[samplays]

This is horrible that those children are sacrificing themselves for their country they should study and enjoy life may god bless them and Ukraine 🇺🇦