They face rape, torture and death
Ukraine soldiers risk their lives in the fight against Putin
Thousands of Ukrainian women are fighting on the front line against Russian troops. They face the worst if they are captured, but they will not be prevented from fighting.
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Ukrainian soldiers risk everything in the fight against Russian troops. (icon picture)
Not only Ukrainian men are fighting against Russian President Vladimir Putin (70) and his troops. More and more women are also joining the military resistance. According to Deputy Defense Minister Anna Malyar (44), “at least 30,000 women” have volunteered for military service. 5000 female soldiers are stationed directly at the front. Exactly how many is a closely guarded secret.
The women are particularly popular as snipers, as the “Economist” reports. They are “quicker and more precise” than the men, says one of the trainers. They are also more patient and take fewer risks.
“Rape, tortured – and executed”
“You have to kill without thinking about it. You must give a fuck. And to be honest: I personally don’t give a shit,” says a young woman with the alias “Sultan” (24). Together with two other women, she is training to be a sniper and wants to fight on the front line against Putin’s troops.
The women know that if they are caught, the worst threatens them. Her colleague with the code name “Phoenix” says: “If a sniper is captured, then she is raped, humiliated, tortured – and finally executed.” Therefore, a sniper must always be ready for the extreme. “If necessary, you can also blow yourself up with a grenade.”
“Sultan” says her little daughter has already reconciled herself to the thought that she could die. “She told me that she will be sad when that happens, but that she will always have a place in her heart for me.” Nevertheless, it is a matter of honor for them to go to war. “I do everything to ensure that your generation doesn’t have to worry about Putin and this crazy world.” (zis)