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The Witches of Bucha , as they call themselves, are a volunteer air defence unit made up almost entirely of women.
Many say it’s a way of overcoming the powerlessness they felt when Russian forces occupied Bucha region at the start of the full-scale invasion.
'It's scary, yes. But so's giving birth, and I still did that three times,' says Valentyna .
The Witches spend their weekends undergoing a broader military training.
They practice in the ruins of a farm outhouse, poking rifles round empty doorways.
The women’s commitment and focus is clear because their reasons for doing this are deep and personal.
Under occupation, I felt the utter pointlessness of my existence. I wanted to learn how to use weapons, so I could be some use’.
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