An increasing number of women are joining the Ukrainian military. Thousands of females are now serving in frontline roles as Russia's full-scale war on the country approaches its fourth year.

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.

A Ukrainian solider who was held captive for a year and tortured has taken part in a leadership programme to help gain skills to aid her country's post-war recovery. Maria Chekh was one of 16 soldiers ...

FILE - Colombian veterans who joined the Ukrainian armed forces to help fight Russia pose for a photo near their Humvee on the front line near Lyman, Donetsk region, Ukraine, Monday, Jan. 29, 2024.