👍 Ukrainian Combat Pilot Featured on Front Page of The New York Times

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Lieutenant Kateryna, the only female combat helicopter pilot in Ukraine’s Armed Forces, is the focus of a major NYT feature. She’s actively flying missions against Russian forces on the front lines.

With urgent demand for more personnel, Ukraine is intensifying efforts to recruit women into military service. These efforts include targeted recruitment campaigns and gender equality training for commanders. Since Russia’s full-scale invasion, the number of women in Ukraine’s Armed Forces has surged by 20%, now totaling 70,000 — though just 5,000 serve in combat roles.

Despite progress, many women report that sexism remains a significant obstacle to broader inclusion.