Photos: Inside Ukraine's growing volunteer army, where the elderly and children help with war preparations
The news outlet reported that pensioners such as Liudmyla Smahlenko, 65, are among the"babushkas" or grandmothers, trained by the group.
"We are already a babushka battalion. In 2014, we dug trenches, set up field bases, and since we donate our pillows and blankets, plates, mugs – we bring them everything we can," she told Al Jazeera in February.Teens have also taken part in defending Ukraine.
Children playing on tanks on February 16, also known as "Unity Day" — which was created by Ukraine's president after news reports speculated that Russia would invade on that date.
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