Ukrainian civilians prepare to join the fight against Russia | Focus on Europe

Fear of a Russian invasion is growing in Ukraine. Civilians are also training to be soldiers.
For weeks, Russia has been massing troops on the border with Ukraine. Many fear a Russian invasion. Should Russia actually attack and advance further into Ukrainian territory, the Ukrainian army would probably face troops that are many times better equipped.
So a number of volunteers in Kiev and other cities are preparing for a different scenario: If Russia does invade, they plan to join the armed resistance in the occupied territories. How much such a force could actually accomplish is unclear. Women are also among them, like doctor Marta Yuzkiv, who trades her cozy suburban home for a muddy drill ground on weekends.

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[m.p.]

"Truth is on my side"
I pray for this courageous woman 🙏🏻

[ehhjbxO]

Thank you DW for interviewing actual Ukrainian people. I'm very curious to know more how they feel about the escalations. I hope there will be peace.

[_spartansoldier]

She has more balls than the German government!!

[shantanushekharsjunerft]

Ordinary people all over the world are same. They want to work, take care of loved ones and go about their lives peacefully. I just wish the leaders understood this better.

[bobbymak]

I feel shamed by the determination and bravery of the Ukrainian people. I wonder if many of us in the West realize how lucky we are not to have to make such sacrifice.

[AidaChoudhury]

I am blown away by the strength and resolve of ordinary Ukrainian citizens. They don’t want another country to fight for their homeland and are prepared to do it themselves if need be.

[leefmels]

I support it from Japan.
Stay strong Ukraine! 🇯🇵🇺🇦

[ccudave]

They are brave ！Support ALL the volunteers fighting for freedom, decmocracy and human rights in mother countries.

[jlee]

All hail the bravery and patriotism of ordinary Ukrainians! 🇺🇦

[JETWTF]

Marta is a treasure for Ukraine. 50 years old and learning how to defend her home is bravery, And I suppose she understands full well what life would be like as a USSR 2.0 satellite state citizen since she was a USSR 1.0 citizen until her twenties. Hope for the best for her, her husband, the cute as can be pets, and everyone else in Ukraine.

[jacksonteller]

Never underestimate the power of people defending their home. Israel was defended by weekend warriors too.

[Yara-oxmy]

To the words of this lady I can add that many civilians are ready to seize their home and will not give it under occupation. No one wants to live as people do in the Russian-controlled Donbass. My family also belongs to the middle class, we work in IT and medicine, but we have already been trained in civil defense and are waiting for a permit to buy weapons. By the way, in Ukraine about seven hundred thousand people have hunting and short-barreled weapons.

[unhygienix]

The whole world is cheering for you Marta! Your bravery and attitude are exceptional. You will inspire anyone you fight with. May God keep you safe and your aim true.

[minhtd]

Stay strong and safe Ukraine!! I pray for you and your military.When every men, women, and able bodies work together to protect your homeland, no one will be able to take over your country.

[robbrown]

Marta is courageous. God bless Ukraine.

[ja]

Dear respectful Ukrainian ladies you have bigger balls then some of EU countires. 🙏🙏🙏

[violinstar]

If every single person in Ukraine joined the reserve this is very powerful. Power to Ukraine from 🇬🇧. When one thinks of those who flee their homelands in Afghanistan for a “better life”. Look at these brave Ukrainian warriors!

[virgobutterfly]

Hoping this can be settled diplomatically. Prayers for Ukraine! 🇺🇦 🇺🇸

[Adrian-]

Stay strong and brave Ukraine we, Romanians, don't want another "liberation" from the Great Russian Empire🥶

[thomasochodnicky]

I have so much respect for the people of Ukrainian! They just want Russia to leave them alone and stop trying to take over their country! They will fight to the death, just like a lot of Americans would if someone wanted to invade the US! All free countries of the world should be telling Russia to leave them alone and worry about their own people not the people of the Ukrainian! Let them choose for themselves what they want in their country!