Ukrainian farmer compares front-line agricultural work to military duty

Before Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukrainian agricultural coordinators managed international grain logistics, traveling between European trade hubs after studying in China. Today, those same professionals face combat conditions while attempting to maintain operations on farms located near active front lines.

Agricultural coordinator Viktor Hordienko described how routine field work has transformed into active defense, requiring workers to use personal shotguns to counter incoming Russian reconnaissance and attack drones. The operational shift illustrates the severe personal and economic impact of the war on Ukraine's rural population. Despite constant aerial threats, local producers emphasize that sustaining crop yields remains essential for regional economic survival and national food supply.

Sources: LSM.