Ukrainians arming themselves for possible Russian attack

KYIV, Ukraine While the mood on the streets is calm and collected, behind the veil of composure, Ukrainians are in training for the fight of their lives.

Tens of thousands of ordinary people across the Eastern European nation are learning to handle weapons, render first aid and perform other combat-related skills, as the threat of Russian invasion grows each day.

Citizens are turning to experts in firearms, and even just family members, in hopes of surviving an attack and facing down their belligerent neighbor.

My daughter, now 23, taught me how to shoot, Vlad Horbovetz, a surgeon and volunteer medic, told The Post.

Russian boots on the ground would be catastrophic, and we believe in the peaceful way of the gun, he added.

Ukrainians have been urged by the federal government to keep a suitcase of necessities, including water, clothing, hygiene items, medicines, tools, personal protective equipment, and food at the ready.

via nypost.com

Luke and Anya are still in Kyiv, but they’re supposed to leave this Sunday. I will be greatly relieved when they go, even though it does seem the risk of an invasion has lessened somewhat. Thank you to everyone who called and expressed concern and support.