What Ukrainian beauties look like to protect their native land Bashny.Net

For a long time, Ukrainian women serve in the ranks of the APU on an equal footing with men. Each of them contributes to the overall victory, which is getting closer and closer. It inspires pride and respect. But even more touching is the fact that Ukrainian soldiers are not afraid to sacrifice their lives for the freedom of their native country.



Editorial "Site" I can't tell you about every one of the beautiful women who are fighting the world's evil right now. However, we want to share at least a few stories and show you how diverse the Ukrainian Armed Forces are.

According to official data, Ukrainians make up a fifth of the personnel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. And this is one of the highest indicators when comparing Ukraine with NATO countries. Women have long ceased to be in the rear of the army. They fight as bravely on the battlefield as men.



Today, being a female soldier is prestigious and revered in society. However, few people know that the tradition dates back to the time of the First World War. For the first time in history, a woman was named an officer. And then became the commander of the female platoon of Ukrainian Sich Sagittarius. Her name was Elena Stepaniv.

There are so many more such inspiring stories these days. For example, on the first day of the invasion, violinist Olga Rukavishnikova entered the ranks of the AFU. The winner of the I prize of the festival-competition named after Bogodar Kotorovich was not afraid to change the fragile tool for a heavy rifle. And it's expensive!



In 2021, Ukrainian poet Yarina Chornoguz was recognized as one of the 100 most influential women in Ukraine. Today, she does not write poetry, but protects her native land from Russian occupiers. On the frontline, the girl performs the tasks of a scout and combat medic.



Instagram/@yara_chornohuz Another poet Elena Gerasimyuk went to the front in 2017 as a paramedic. As part of the volunteer medical battalion "Hospitallers", she rescued wounded soldiers in the hottest spots.

In 2021, Ekaterina joined the same battalion with the call sign “Bird”. The girl is from Ternopil, but at the age of 18 she went to conquer the capital. Katya is an actress by profession. She also has a musical education.



Instagram / @mad_birdie31 With her ringing voice, she won the hearts of Ukrainians when a video of her singing on Azovstal spread across the Internet. Despite the inhuman conditions in which the defenders of Mariupol found themselves, the girl continued to save people and bring her light to this world.

Unfortunately, no one knows where Kathy is right now. She is held captive by Russian invaders. The girl contacted her mother for the last time on May 19.

The Ukrainian ballerina Lesya Vorotniuk was widowed 3 years ago. Her husband died in the war. When the full-scale Russian invasion began, she decided to continue her husband’s work. The woman took off her pointe and put on her military uniform.



Instagram / @lesiavorotnyuk In the first months of the war, a Ukrainian woman worked at checkpoints and helped evacuate civilians. And then she was put on reserve. Now the woman continues her ballet activities and undergoes military training. She is ready at any moment to break down and go to the front.

Tatiana Chubar studied as a pastry chef and, becoming an adult, went to the army. For 6 years of military career, she managed to learn a lot. The girl is a gunner of a self-propelled artillery installation (SAU). The mother of two children is fighting in the 58th separate motorized infantry brigade named after Hetman Ivan Vygovsky.



In addition, Tanya manages to develop his account in TikTok. Occasionally, she shoots a video where she shows how to destroy enemy equipment. Her videos are gaining millions of views.

Shura Ryazantseva participated in the Revolution of Dignity. She was held captive for several days when she tried to get to Crimea to visit her relatives. Before the full-scale invasion, she worked as a costume designer and stylist. In addition, the girl was actively engaged in volunteering.



Novy February 24, 2022 Shura, without hesitation, went to the military enlistment office. Now the girl serves in the ranks of the territorial defense and stands guard of order in Kiev. Sometimes you have to go to hot spots. However, Ryazantseva is not afraid of anything, because she understands what she is fighting for.

A paramedic with the call sign “Swallow” rescues fighters in the hot spots of the Donetsk region. Before the war, the fragile girl was engaged in creativity and self-development. Today, however, she is serving with her head held high. She knows why she is risking her life.



Instagram / @accidental_moon_genious This is only a small fraction of women who are fighting in the ranks of the Armed Forces right now. There are actually thousands of such stories. And every one of them should be heard. Let some brave Ukrainian women become an example. Someone will be reminded that the war is not over yet.