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'Under my wing': Mother and daughter duos serving together in Ukraine / 36YQ4ZJ
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Between 2014 and 2024, the number of women serving in the Ukrainian army rose by 75 percent, according to defence ministry figures. Among them are mother and daughter duos like Natalia and Veronika, who signed up at the beginning of Russia's invasion three years ago. "As a mother, of course I was worried about my daughter," says Natalia, who gave up her job as a dressmaker to join the army. "Whatever happens you will be near me," she adds, "under my wing. I will protect you with my own body if I have to." IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES