Ukrainian agricultural manager defends frontline farm against Russian drones

Viktor Hordienko, previously an international grain export coordinator who studied logistics in China and managed shipping deals across Europe, is now directly defending his agricultural business near Ukraine's frontline. As Russian drone attacks continue to threaten rural infrastructure, Hordienko and other local farmers have taken up shotguns to protect their crops, heavy machinery, and livestock.

Maintaining agricultural output along the active combat zone remains vital for sustaining regional food supply chains. The transition from high-level global trade to armed self-defense highlights the severe physical risks faced by Ukraine's agricultural sector during the ongoing invasion. Agricultural workers continue daily farming operations while simultaneously acting as localized defensive lines against persistent aerial threats.

Sources: LSM.