"Ukrainian Women Soldiers: Battling on Two Fronts"

The lives of Ukrainian women have been significantly impacted by the war, with more than 62,000 women serving in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, including in combat roles, and many others stepping into traditionally male-dominated jobs to fill the vacancies left by men drafted into the military. Women like Oksana Rubanyak are leading all-male platoons, while others, such as Halyna Shevchenko, are learning technical skills to repair railway cars. As Ukraine faces a shortage of skilled workers, companies are offering training programs for women to take on roles previously dominated by men, signaling a shift in gender dynamics and the war's profound impact on the country's workforce and economy.