Ukrainian agricultural workers take up arms to protect front-line farms

Ukrainian agricultural workers near active combat zones are combining daily farming duties with armed defense to protect critical infrastructure against Russian drones. Viktor Hordienko, a logistics specialist who previously coordinated international grain exports across Europe and Asia, now uses a shotgun to defend his farm near the front line.

The situation underscores the heavy toll of Russia's invasion on civilian life and Ukraine's agricultural sector. Front-line farm managers face constant aerial threats, forcing workers to adopt active defense measures to ensure operational survival and maintain domestic food security.

Sources: LSM.