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'No turning back': More and more Ukrainian women join the army to fight Russia

NPR 1 min read 4 months ago

An increasing number of women are joining the Ukrainian military, with thousands serving in front-line roles, as Russia's war on Ukraine nears its fourth year — with no peace in sight.
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