For seven days, Sichkar and other participants learn how to use weapons, study battlefield medicine and improve their physical fitness, preparing for potential service.
While Ukraine's draft is aimed primarily at men aged 25 to 60, many younger individuals are volunteering in light of the ongoing conflict and the fear of Russian advances.
Maryna Kirsanova, drawn by the reputation of the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade, reflects the intensified civilian effort to bolster military ranks amid ongoing hostilities.
Participants at 'Test Week' engage in exercises designed to simulate the chaos of battle, reflecting a serious and urgent commitment to national defense.
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