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Ukrainian 'Grandpa' leads over-60s unit fighting Russian forces free of charge

A group called the Steppe Wolves, led by Taran, is composed of elderly Ukrainian men not eligible for the draft, supporting the war effort with rocket launchers and following field commanders.
The unit relies on donations, fixes defective ammunition, and uses weapons seized from enemies.
Despite attempts to join the official military for ammunition and salaries, they have been unsuccessful.

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Reuters

Ukrainian 'Grandpa' leads over-60s unit fighting Russian forces for free

Oleksandr Taran's mobile artillery unit isn't officially part of Ukraine's military, but that hasn't stopped his men from destroying Russian targets on their own dime.

14 days ago·United Kingdom

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NDTV

Ukrainian "Grandpa" Heads Artillery Unit Of Elderlies To Fight Russia

Oleksandr Taran's mobile artillery unit isn't officially part of Ukraine's military, but that hasn't stopped his men from destroying Russian targets on their own dime.

14 days ago·New Delhi, India

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The Star Kuala Lumpur

Ukrainian 'Grandpa' leads over-60s unit fighting Russian forces for free

ZAPORIZHZHIA REGION, Ukraine (Reuters) - Oleksandr Taran's mobile artillery unit isn't officially part of Ukraine's military, but that hasn't stopped his men from destroying Russian targets on their own dime. Read full story

14 days ago·Malaysia

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Channel News Asia

Ukrainian 'Grandpa' leads over-60s unit fighting Russian forces for free

The unit is funded by donations and stocked with faulty rounds they repair themselves as well as weapons captured from the enemy.

14 days ago·Singapore

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The Straits Times

Ukrainian 'Grandpa' leads over-60s unit fighting Russian forces for free

ZAPORIZHZHIA REGION, Ukraine - Oleksandr Taran's mobile artillery unit isn't officially part of Ukraine's military, but that hasn't stopped his men from destroying Russian targets on their own dime. Read more at straitstimes.com.

14 days ago·Singapore

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VOA News

Ukrainian 'Grandpa' leads over-60s unit fighting Russian forces free of charge

ZAPORIZHZHIA REGION — Oleksandr Taran's mobile artillery unit isn't officially part of Ukraine's military, but that hasn't stopped his men from destroying Russian targets on their own dime. "We ... get by thanks to the pension fund," the 68-year-old commander - whose call sign is "Grandpa" - said with a chuckle. Taran's all-volunteer unit, the Steppe Wolves, is comprised of dozens of Ukrainian men mostly over 60 years old who are considered too …

14 days ago·United States

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