DISPATCH: Ukrainians Prepare for Russian Invasion

On Dec. 4, soldiers from Kyiv’s Territorial Defense Force battalion gathered in an abandoned industrial area on the city’s outskirts for a day of war games. These volunteer, civilian soldiers were preparing to defend their city against a Russian invasion force. Russia has recently repositioned military forces on Ukraine’s borders, including some 100,000 troops, sparking concerns about a major offensive in the coming weeks or months. Should Russia invade, Ukraine’s Territorial Defense Forces would secure rear echelon positions, provide an operational reserve manpower pool, and assist the regular military in conventional and unconventional combat operations. Read more on the Russian plan to invade Ukraine here: Want to keep up with all the latest stories on Coffee or Die? Go to . Make sure to follow Coffee or Die on social media: Facebook: Instagram: @coffeeordiemag Twitter: @coffeeordiemag Follow BR