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-3d12ddf5a0e59465e8153deab88c5541.png "An illustration showing the location of a Russian UAV workshop and logistics depot targeted by Ukrainian forces in temporarily occupied Novoiehorivka, Kharkiv region. (Source: 429th Achilles Brigade)")
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![A Russian family takes part in the Kremlin-backed “Family Zarnitsa” military-style competition. (Source: murman.gov.ru)]( "A Russian family takes part in the Kremlin-backed “Family Zarnitsa” military-style competition. (Source: murman.gov.ru)")
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![Photo of Ivan Khomenko]( "Photo of Ivan Khomenko")
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- War in Ukraine
What began as a Kremlin-backed “patriotic” family initiative has grown into nationwide military-style competitions where children as young as 11 train alongside their parents, handle weapons, practice battlefield skills, and are coached by veterans of Russia’s war against Ukraine.![Ukrainian FP-2 long-range drone launch.]( "Ukrainian FP-2 long-range drone launch.")
![Ukrainian servicemen carry a drone at dusk. (Source: Air Command East)]( "Ukrainian servicemen carry a drone at dusk. (Source: Air Command East)")
![A Pantsir-S1M air defense system fires a surface-to-air missile during Russia’s Center-2026 exercises. (Source: Russian media)]( "A Pantsir-S1M air defense system fires a surface-to-air missile during Russia’s Center-2026 exercises. (Source: Russian media)")
![The Korkut 100/25 SB mobile short-range air defense system displayed at DSEI UK 2025 in London on September 9, 2025. (Source: Getty Images)]( "The Korkut 100/25 SB mobile short-range air defense system displayed at DSEI UK 2025 in London on September 9, 2025. (Source: Getty Images)")
![Indonesian Kopasgat personnel carrying Ukrainian-made Vulkan 7.62×39 mm bullpup rifles during the 81st TNI Anniversary Day Parade in East Jakarta on October 5, 2026. (Source: Getty Images)]( "Indonesian Kopasgat personnel carrying Ukrainian-made Vulkan 7.62×39 mm bullpup rifles during the 81st TNI Anniversary Day Parade in East Jakarta on October 5, 2026. (Source: Getty Images)")
