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Story summary
- As Russia's invasion of Ukraine approaches its fourth year, over 70,000 women serve in Ukraine's military, a 20% rise since 2022.
- The rise is driven by modern warfare technologies, especially drone operations, enabling combat roles without front-line exposure.
- Despite heavy losses, with about 45,000 soldiers killed and 390,000 wounded, women remain integral to Ukraine's defense.
- Yet only about 5,500 of these women are deployed directly to the front lines.
