Nearly four years into Russia’s invasion, women here are increasingly taking on combat roles once reserved for men.

Combat medic Olena Ivanenko, 44, whose military call sign is "Ryzh," takes a break from the front line in the northeastern city of Sumy, Ukraine, earlier this year. (Anton Shtuka for NPR) KYIV and ...

KYIV and KHARKIV, Ukraine — Maryna Mytsiuk spends her free time at a shooting range outside Kyiv, hyper-focused on hitting her targets. She's got to practice. She's waiting for a call that, any day, ...