As Russia escalates drone attacks on Kyiv, a unit of nearly 90 women, nicknamed the ‘Witches of Bucha,’ is on the frontlines. Training in a pine forest near Bucha, these women aim to shoot down Shahed drones threatening the capital. Led by commander Andriy Verlaty, the unit emphasizes women’s critical roles in defense, with many pledging further commitment to military efforts. Personal stories, such as that of Tetiana, a mother who lost her family to the war, highlight the emotional weight and resolve behind their mission. The engagement of women allows Ukrainian authorities to focus male soldiers on the frontlines.