Ukrainian farmers defend frontline crops against Russian drone attacks

Agricultural workers near Ukraine's frontline are resorting to armed self-defense to safeguard crops, machinery, and livestock from ongoing Russian aerial strikes. Viktor Hordienko, a former international grain export coordinator who previously studied logistics in China, now actively defends his agricultural enterprise against drone raids.

Local farmers have adopted personal firearms, including shotguns, to protect critical infrastructure from persistent threats. Sustaining farming operations along combat zones remains vital for regional food security and agricultural exports. Hordienko's shift from managing global shipping deals to frontline defense illustrates the acute dangers facing Ukrainian agriculture during the war.

Sources: LSM.