Ukraine seeks thousands of new recruits to face Russian army

Ukraine is looking for thousands of new soldiers, including 18-year-olds, for its fourth year of resisting Russia's invasion.

A network of enlistment centres has been set up, offering on-demand sign-ups and a new one-year contract for young recruits.

In Donbas, volunteers undergo intensive training. Many are over 40 and have held a gun for just two weeks. "Protecting our country is the only thing we can do," says Natalia, 50, a mother of three from Sumy.