Scott Mc Kiernan Presents zReportage.com Issue #1055 Story of the Week: Published: TUESDAY September 22, 2026: ‘Homefront FRONTLINE’ by ZUMA Press partner agency Ukrinform photographer Viacheslav Madiievskyi: In the forests and training fields of Kharkiv, the line between civilian life and national defense continues to blur as everyday citizens step up to protect their communities. The Kharkiv Regional Centre for Training Citizens for National Resistance prepares local civilians for regional defense. Since early 2026, the facility has trained 1,150 people ranging from shopkeepers to office workers, with skills from weapon handling to life-saving combat first aid. Instructed by experienced military veterans, the program combines basic infantry tactics and emergency medical training with modern technical skills like drone operation. establishing a practical blueprint for community-led security amid the ongoing war with Russia. Welcome to ‘Homefront FRONTLINE’
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