Ukrainian farmers near front line take up arms to protect harvests

Ukrainian agricultural professionals working near active combat zones are taking direct measures to defend their farms from incoming Russian drone attacks. Prior to the full-scale invasion, logistics specialist Viktor Hordienko coordinated international grain shipments across Europe and Asia. Today, he operates near the front line, using a shotgun to protect his agricultural operations and local infrastructure from hostile aerial threats.

Hordienko’s situation reflects the broader reality for agricultural workers along the border, who must balance daily farming responsibilities with active defense efforts to preserve grain supplies and maintain operational continuity despite ongoing conflict.

Sources: LSM.