The story of Iryna (52): the Ukrainian fighter who fought against Russian tanks for the future of her grandchildren

“Who wants to help strengthen the defenses of Kiev?” It was the last message that 52-year-old Iryna Tsvila from the Ukrainian capital posted on social media. When the Russians invaded her country, she put on her army uniform again. Because she wanted to ensure “that her grandchildren could grow up in Ukraine”. The woman, a mother, teacher and gardener, died today in the Battle of Kiev while trying to stop the advance of Russian tanks. “What’s the hardest thing about war? You don’t get used to losing people.”

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