Anastasiia Lenna, a former Miss Ukraine, is among the many civilians who have volunteered to fight in the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
It’s not every day that you trade your beauty crown for a gun and a bag of ammo, but with the war between Ukraine and Russia raging, these are not ordinary times.
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Ordinary Ukrainian citizens are joining the military in an effort to push back Russian troops, inspired by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
The ex-beauty queen, was posing in flirty frocks, red painted nails, and glamorous hairstyles earlier this month.
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After posting a picture of herself in military armour on her Instagram account over the weekend, the 2015 title winner revealed that she had volunteered to defend her country.
She captioned her photo with the hashtags “standwithUkraine” and “handsoffUkraine.”
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She also issued a strong warning, stating that “anyone who crosses the Ukrainian border with the intent to invade will be killed.”
Even in military regalia, Anastasiia looked like a real-life Lara Croft. The 31-year-old vowed to protect her country at all costs, sporting braided hair, a natural face beat, and, of course, lash extensions.
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And the public relations officer is a tough cookie – she’s a skilled shooter who enjoys it as a hobby.
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Anastassia also described President Zelensky, who refused to leave his country, as “a true and strong leader.”
The former Miss Ukraine is one of many civilians who have taken up arms to defend their country from land invasion.
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Photos and videos of a man with a prosthetic leg and a couple who joined the forces on their honeymoon have gone viral on social media.
According to media reports, civilians have been receiving combat training in recent weeks. On the streets, they dress in civilian clothes and carry rifles, while wearing a yellow arm band to indicate that they are “volunteer soldiers.”
As Russia pushes forward with an all-out attack on Ukraine, the Kremlin claims to be targeting military infrastructure. However, countless civilian buildings have been hit as well. pic.twitter.com/c4autEj3dY
— DW News (@dwnews) February 28, 2022
A Ukrainian in Berdyansk spotted a mine on the road and didn’t wait around for a bomb disposal unit – at great risk to life and limb, he removed the mine, clearing the way for the Ukrainian military. pic.twitter.com/iC9ZTrixlC
— The New Voice of Ukraine (@NewVoiceUkraine) February 27, 2022
A Ukrainian in Berdyansk spotted a mine on the road and didn’t wait around for a bomb disposal unit – at great risk to life and limb, he removed the mine, clearing the way for the Ukrainian military. pic.twitter.com/iC9ZTrixlC
— The New Voice of Ukraine (@NewVoiceUkraine) February 27, 2022
Former President of Ukraine, 56-year-old Petro Poroshenko has come out of retirement to join the Ukrainian Civilian Defense Force 🇺🇦 pic.twitter.com/sKncPZDrt0
— Emily Schrader – אמילי שריידר (@emilykschrader) February 26, 2022
Former President of Ukraine, 56-year-old Petro Poroshenko has come out of retirement to join the Ukrainian Civilian Defense Force 🇺🇦 pic.twitter.com/sKncPZDrt0
— Emily Schrader – אמילי שריידר (@emilykschrader) February 26, 2022
