Ukrainian farmers defend front-line operations against Russian drone strikes

Ukrainian agricultural workers operating near the front lines are adopting defensive tactics to protect their livelihoods against Russian aerial attacks. Former international logistics manager Viktor Hordienko described the profound shifts in rural life under wartime conditions, noting that farmers must actively protect their property against incoming hostile drones.

Before the full-scale invasion, Hordienko coordinated global grain export logistics across Europe and Asia. He now operates his agricultural business under continuous risk, using weapons to counter aerial threats targeting essential equipment and crops. Ukrainian agricultural producers continue working close to combat zones to maintain regional food supplies despite severe economic disruption and physical danger.

Sources: LSM.