Posted on 01/25/2022 9:07:46 PM PST by algore
A Ukrainian mother-of-three has been pictured arming herself with a huge rifle as thousands of the nation's civilians prepare for the prospect of a Russian invasion.
Mariana Zhaglo is far from a typical Ukrainian soldier, but the 52-year-old marketing researcher has said she is willing to do whatever it takes.
'As a mother I do not want my children to inherit Ukraine's problems, or have these threats passed on to them. It is better that I deal with this now,' Mariana said.
'If it comes to it then we will fight for Kiev; we will fight to protect our city. If there is a need for the shooting to start, then I'll start shooting,' the mother continued, as she showed off her newly-bought Zbroyar Z-15 rifle in her flat in the Ukrainian capital.
She went on to explain that the Zbroyar Z-15 is a hunting rifle, but that she has no intentions of hunting.
'I have never hunted in my life. I bought this carbine after listening to some soldiers discussing the best rifle to get,' Mariana told The Times.
The marketing researcher is just one of thousands of Ukrainians who recently joined the nation's Territorial Defence Forces (TDF)
It comes as UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace told the House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee that intelligence suggests Russia's elite forces may have already crossed the border into Ukraine.
'Any crossing into Ukraine, whether small or large, would be viewed as a breach of that sovereignty, against international law and an invasion.
'You can't be half-pregnant, you are either invading a country or you are not.'
British special forces are also preparing to deploy to Ukraine
Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron today became the latest Western leader to promise a 'retaliation' should Russia proceed with an invasion of its neighbour.
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Can’t see Russia invading all of Ukraine, just those parts where they think the population will want to be ruled by Moscow and not Kiev. Maybe firm up their situation in Crimea and add some parts of far eastern Ukraine. Not saying that justifies any invasion but that’s about all I would expect them to be planning to do, possibly take all the land east of the Dneiper then try to negotiate from a position of strength. Biden won’t do much about that, NATO might be more active if the Russians crossed the Dneiper. That’s if this isn’t just kabuki theater with some other objective.
YUGE? Hunting rifle?
Eastern Block AR-15 knock off in 223 Remington https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uGyDAfWgio
Nothing yuge, but the suppressor should make the snowflakes melt.
Mine stuff is better than hers but the kitchen is okay as well and doesn’t need improvement.
I’d say she’s a good shot.
In fact, the picture spells mental problems, both facial expression and home interior.
Shhh! Be vewy, vewy quiet; I’m hunting wascally Wusskies!
“In fact, the picture spells mental problems, both facial expression and home interior”.
Brilliant comment./S
She’s saying she intends to help solve their problems so her kids can grow up without those problems.
I come from Ukraine. You not say Ukraine weak.
Given the choice between a top-of-the-line commercial fridge and another thermal scope - I’ll take the scope. Or a drone.
Finger off trigger, paying attention to where the muzzle is pointing, yeah I think she can shoot.
Can we trade her for Alec Baldwin ?
In Ukraine, even guns are suppressed.
Private citizens can own firearms in a former Soviet state?
I Crane
You Crane
We all crane
For Ukraine
I miss my .308 VEPR
LOL !!! That’s funny.😁
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