Kids in Ukraine prepare to defend their country from Russia invading

CHILDREN get to grips with guns as they prepare to defend their country from a looming invasion threat. Some were shown how to use live weapons yesterday, while others were taught how to hold wooden replicas of Russian Kalashnikov rifles in case they need to use the real thing. EPAA child in Kiev get to grips with a gun as as Russia threatens to invade Ukraine[/caption] AFPThe Ukrainian military held a training day in Kiev, where civilians of all ages were given expert tips from experienced weapons instructors[/caption] The Ukrainian military held a training day in Kiev, where civilians of all ages were given expert tips from experienced weapons instructors. It came as a survey by the Kiev Institute of Sociology showed half of the country said they would resist a Russian invasion. Russian President Vladimir Putin has moved 127,000 troops, as well as tanks and missiles, to its border with Ukraine. Read our Russia Ukraine live blog for the latest updates EPAUkrainians attend an open military training for civilians in Kiev[/caption] EPAA survey by the Kiev Institute of Sociology showed half of the country said they would resist a Russian invasion[/caption] Most read in World News OLYMPICS CRISIS Beijing hit by biggest Covid outbreak in 18 months DAYS before Olympics INSIDE KNOWLEDGE Maddie suspect 'worked as repairman' at hols flats where she was snatched BAD TASTE Horror of cannibal killer who craved flesh of 'beautiful women' & starred in porn TAKE IT AWAY Andrew faces BAILIFFS seizing assets if he loses sex case, says lawyer 'SMALL BODIES' I dated Maddie suspect when she vanished - he's obsessed with underage girls ANDREW RAPE QUIZ Andrew accuser's lawyer 'to quiz him in UK but will spare other Royals'