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November 9, 2015. Gorlovka, DPR (formerlly Ukraine). Members of Amazons Patriotic Youth club learn how to fist fight in a group lesson. This is an all-girls Patriot Military club called AMAZONS. This group of teenagers (circa 15 years old) meets three times a week to improve military AND recreational skills such as disassembling deactivated Kalashnikov assault rifles, knife throwing, fighting and kick ball. This teenage girls' club is the only all-girls Patriot group in the DPR (Donetsk People's Republic). The group is controversial in the eyes of some who believe these girls will be the next generation of mercenaries. Ukraine claims these girls are "child soldiers fighting for DPR", and AMAZONS has been the source of Ukrainian propaganda -- however this club, and others of this nature, have been in existence for at least twelve years before the war. There are also clubs of this nature on the Ukraine side, which also existed before the war. One year ago, the AMAZONS had to suspend their activities because their school was hit by mortar fire. Despite such set backs, the AMAZONS recently returned from Moscow, where they demonstrated their skills for a Russian audience, with hopes of fostering "warm and friendly relations between Russia and the guys from Donbas".

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November 9, 2015. Gorlovka, DPR (formerlly Ukraine). The Amazons girls are warming up for their activities. They are receiving a lesson on how to block a shovel with a rifle. This is an all-girls Patriot Military club called AMAZONS. This group of teenagers (circa 15 years old) meets three times a week to improve military AND recreational skills such as disassembling deactivated Kalashnikov assault rifles, knife throwing, fighting and kick ball. This teenage girls' club is the only all-girls Patriot group in the DPR (Donetsk People's Republic). The group is controversial in the eyes of some who believe these girls will be the next generation of mercenaries. Ukraine claims these girls are "child soldiers fighting for DPR", and AMAZONS has been the source of Ukrainian propaganda -- however this club, and others of this nature, have been in existence for at least twelve years before the war. There are also clubs of this nature on the Ukraine side, which also existed before the war. One year ago, the AMAZONS had to suspend their activities because their school was hit by mortar fire. Despite such set backs, the AMAZONS recently returned from Moscow, where they demonstrated their skills for a Russian audience, with hopes of fostering "warm and friendly relations between Russia and the guys from Donbas".

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November 9, 2015. Gorlovka, DPR (formerlly Ukraine). The Amazons girls are warming up for their activities. They are about to receive a lesson on how to block a shovel with a rifle. This is an all-girls Patriot Military club called AMAZONS. This group of teenagers (circa 15 years old) meets three times a week to improve military AND recreational skills such as disassembling deactivated Kalashnikov assault rifles, knife throwing, fighting and kick ball. This teenage girls' club is the only all-girls Patriot group in the DPR (Donetsk People's Republic). The group is controversial in the eyes of some who believe these girls will be the next generation of mercenaries. Ukraine claims these girls are "child soldiers fighting for DPR", and AMAZONS has been the source of Ukrainian propaganda -- however this club, and others of this nature, have been in existence for at least twelve years before the war. There are also clubs of this nature on the Ukraine side, which also existed before the war. One year ago, the AMAZONS had to suspend their activities because their school was hit by mortar fire. Despite such set backs, the AMAZONS recently returned from Moscow, where they demonstrated their skills for a Russian audience, with hopes of fostering "warm and friendly relations between Russia and the guys from Donbas".

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November 9, 2015. Gorlovka, DPR (formerlly Ukraine). The Amazons girls helmets and balls laying on a gym floor. This is an all-girls Patriot Military club called AMAZONS. This group of teenagers (circa 15 years old) meets three times a week to improve military AND recreational skills such as disassembling deactivated Kalashnikov assault rifles, knife throwing, fighting and kick ball. This teenage girls' club is the only all-girls Patriot group in the DPR (Donetsk People's Republic). The group is controversial in the eyes of some who believe these girls will be the next generation of mercenaries. Ukraine claims these girls are "child soldiers fighting for DPR", and AMAZONS has been the source of Ukrainian propaganda -- however this club, and others of this nature, have been in existence for at least twelve years before the war. There are also clubs of this nature on the Ukraine side, which also existed before the war. One year ago, the AMAZONS had to suspend their activities because their school was hit by mortar fire. Despite such set backs, the AMAZONS recently returned from Moscow, where they demonstrated their skills for a Russian audience, with hopes of fostering "warm and friendly relations between Russia and the guys from Donbas".

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November 9, 2015. Gorlovka, DPR (formerlly Ukraine). The Amazons girl's deactivated Kalashnikovs. This is an all-girls Patriot Military club called AMAZONS. This group of teenagers (circa 15 years old) meets three times a week to improve military AND recreational skills such as disassembling deactivated Kalashnikov assault rifles, knife throwing, fighting and kick ball. This teenage girls' club is the only all-girls Patriot group in the DPR (Donetsk People's Republic). The group is controversial in the eyes of some who believe these girls will be the next generation of mercenaries. Ukraine claims these girls are "child soldiers fighting for DPR", and AMAZONS has been the source of Ukrainian propaganda -- however this club, and others of this nature, have been in existence for at least twelve years before the war. There are also clubs of this nature on the Ukraine side, which also existed before the war. One year ago, the AMAZONS had to suspend their activities because their school was hit by mortar fire. Despite such set backs, the AMAZONS recently returned from Moscow, where they demonstrated their skills for a Russian audience, with hopes of fostering "warm and friendly relations between Russia and the guys from Donbas".

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November 9, 2015. Gorlovka, DPR (formerlly Ukraine). The Amazons club leader teaches members how to block a shovle using a rifle. This is an all-girls Patriot Military club called AMAZONS. This group of teenagers (circa 15 years old) meets three times a week to improve military AND recreational skills such as disassembling deactivated Kalashnikov assault rifles, knife throwing, fighting and kick ball. This teenage girls' club is the only all-girls Patriot group in the DPR (Donetsk People's Republic). The group is controversial in the eyes of some who believe these girls will be the next generation of mercenaries. Ukraine claims these girls are "child soldiers fighting for DPR", and AMAZONS has been the source of Ukrainian propaganda -- however this club, and others of this nature, have been in existence for at least twelve years before the war. There are also clubs of this nature on the Ukraine side, which also existed before the war. One year ago, the AMAZONS had to suspend their activities because their school was hit by mortar fire. Despite such set backs, the AMAZONS recently returned from Moscow, where they demonstrated their skills for a Russian audience, with hopes of fostering "warm and friendly relations between Russia and the guys from Donbas".

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November 9, 2015. Gorlovka, DPR (formerlly Ukraine). A student from the Gorlovka based Amazons Patriotic Youth Club stands with her deactivated rifle. This is an all-girls Patriot Military club called AMAZONS. This group of teenagers (circa 15 years old) meets three times a week to improve military AND recreational skills such as disassembling deactivated Kalashnikov assault rifles, knife throwing, fighting and kick ball. This teenage girls' club is the only all-girls Patriot group in the DPR (Donetsk People's Republic). The group is controversial in the eyes of some who believe these girls will be the next generation of mercenaries. Ukraine claims these girls are "child soldiers fighting for DPR", and AMAZONS has been the source of Ukrainian propaganda -- however this club, and others of this nature, have been in existence for at least twelve years before the war. There are also clubs of this nature on the Ukraine side, which also existed before the war. One year ago, the AMAZONS had to suspend their activities because their school was hit by mortar fire. Despite such set backs, the AMAZONS recently returned from Moscow, where they demonstrated their skills for a Russian audience, with hopes of fostering "warm and friendly relations between Russia and the guys from Donbas".

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November 9, 2015. Gorlovka, DPR (formerlly Ukraine). Members of Amazons learn to block a hit with a shovel using a rifle. This is an all-girls Patriot Military club called AMAZONS. This group of teenagers (circa 15 years old) meets three times a week to improve military AND recreational skills such as disassembling deactivated Kalashnikov assault rifles, knife throwing, fighting and kick ball. This teenage girls' club is the only all-girls Patriot group in the DPR (Donetsk People's Republic). The group is controversial in the eyes of some who believe these girls will be the next generation of mercenaries. Ukraine claims these girls are "child soldiers fighting for DPR", and AMAZONS has been the source of Ukrainian propaganda -- however this club, and others of this nature, have been in existence for at least twelve years before the war. There are also clubs of this nature on the Ukraine side, which also existed before the war. One year ago, the AMAZONS had to suspend their activities because their school was hit by mortar fire. Despite such set backs, the AMAZONS recently returned from Moscow, where they demonstrated their skills for a Russian audience, with hopes of fostering "warm and friendly relations between Russia and the guys from Donbas".

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November 9, 2015. Gorlovka, DPR (formerlly Ukraine). The leader of Amazons Patriotic Youth club teaches his students how to fight. This is an all-girls Patriot Military club called AMAZONS. This group of teenagers (circa 15 years old) meets three times a week to improve military AND recreational skills such as disassembling deactivated Kalashnikov assault rifles, knife throwing, fighting and kick ball. This teenage girls' club is the only all-girls Patriot group in the DPR (Donetsk People's Republic). The group is controversial in the eyes of some who believe these girls will be the next generation of mercenaries. Ukraine claims these girls are "child soldiers fighting for DPR", and AMAZONS has been the source of Ukrainian propaganda -- however this club, and others of this nature, have been in existence for at least twelve years before the war. There are also clubs of this nature on the Ukraine side, which also existed before the war. One year ago, the AMAZONS had to suspend their activities because their school was hit by mortar fire. Despite such set backs, the AMAZONS recently returned from Moscow, where they demonstrated their skills for a Russian audience, with hopes of fostering "warm and friendly relations between Russia and the guys from Donbas".

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November 9, 2015. Gorlovka, DPR (formerlly Ukraine). Members of Amazons in fight training. This is an all-girls Patriot Military club called AMAZONS. This group of teenagers (circa 15 years old) meets three times a week to improve military AND recreational skills such as disassembling deactivated Kalashnikov assault rifles, knife throwing, fighting and kick ball. This teenage girls' club is the only all-girls Patriot group in the DPR (Donetsk People's Republic). The group is controversial in the eyes of some who believe these girls will be the next generation of mercenaries. Ukraine claims these girls are "child soldiers fighting for DPR", and AMAZONS has been the source of Ukrainian propaganda -- however this club, and others of this nature, have been in existence for at least twelve years before the war. There are also clubs of this nature on the Ukraine side, which also existed before the war. One year ago, the AMAZONS had to suspend their activities because their school was hit by mortar fire. Despite such set backs, the AMAZONS recently returned from Moscow, where they demonstrated their skills for a Russian audience, with hopes of fostering "warm and friendly relations between Russia and the guys from Donbas".

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November 9, 2015. Gorlovka, DPR (formerlly Ukraine). Members of Amazons in fighting training. This is an all-girls Patriot Military club called AMAZONS. This group of teenagers (circa 15 years old) meets three times a week to improve military AND recreational skills such as disassembling deactivated Kalashnikov assault rifles, knife throwing, fighting and kick ball. This teenage girls' club is the only all-girls Patriot group in the DPR (Donetsk People's Republic). The group is controversial in the eyes of some who believe these girls will be the next generation of mercenaries. Ukraine claims these girls are "child soldiers fighting for DPR", and AMAZONS has been the source of Ukrainian propaganda -- however this club, and others of this nature, have been in existence for at least twelve years before the war. There are also clubs of this nature on the Ukraine side, which also existed before the war. One year ago, the AMAZONS had to suspend their activities because their school was hit by mortar fire. Despite such set backs, the AMAZONS recently returned from Moscow, where they demonstrated their skills for a Russian audience, with hopes of fostering "warm and friendly relations between Russia and the guys from Donbas".

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November 9, 2015. Gorlovka, DPR (formerlly Ukraine). Members of Amazons Patriotic Youth club stand for a group photo with their deactivated rifles and gas masks. They stand inside the club room. This is an all-girls Patriot Military club called AMAZONS. This group of teenagers (circa 15 years old) meets three times a week to improve military AND recreational skills such as disassembling deactivated Kalashnikov assault rifles, knife throwing, fighting and kick ball. This teenage girls' club is the only all-girls Patriot group in the DPR (Donetsk People's Republic). The group is controversial in the eyes of some who believe these girls will be the next generation of mercenaries. Ukraine claims these girls are "child soldiers fighting for DPR", and AMAZONS has been the source of Ukrainian propaganda -- however this club, and others of this nature, have been in existence for at least twelve years before the war. There are also clubs of this nature on the Ukraine side, which also existed before the war. One year ago, the AMAZONS had to suspend their activities because their school was hit by mortar fire. Despite such set backs, the AMAZONS recently returned from Moscow, where they demonstrated their skills for a Russian audience, with hopes of fostering "warm and friendly relations between Russia and the guys from Donbas".

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November 9, 2015. Gorlovka, DPR (formerlly Ukraine). Members of Amazons stand for a group photo. They are holding a deactivated rifle. This is an all-girls Patriot Military club called AMAZONS. This group of teenagers (circa 15 years old) meets three times a week to improve military AND recreational skills such as disassembling deactivated Kalashnikov assault rifles, knife throwing, fighting and kick ball. This teenage girls' club is the only all-girls Patriot group in the DPR (Donetsk People's Republic). The group is controversial in the eyes of some who believe these girls will be the next generation of mercenaries. Ukraine claims these girls are "child soldiers fighting for DPR", and AMAZONS has been the source of Ukrainian propaganda -- however this club, and others of this nature, have been in existence for at least twelve years before the war. There are also clubs of this nature on the Ukraine side, which also existed before the war. One year ago, the AMAZONS had to suspend their activities because their school was hit by mortar fire. Despite such set backs, the AMAZONS recently returned from Moscow, where they demonstrated their skills for a Russian audience, with hopes of fostering "warm and friendly relations between Russia and the guys from Donbas".

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November 9, 2015. Gorlovka, DPR (formerlly Ukraine). The Amazons girls are warming up for their activities. This is an all-girls Patriot Military club called AMAZONS. This group of teenagers (circa 15 years old) meets three times a week to improve military AND recreational skills such as disassembling deactivated Kalashnikov assault rifles, knife throwing, fighting and kick ball. This teenage girls' club is the only all-girls Patriot group in the DPR (Donetsk People's Republic). The group is controversial in the eyes of some who believe these girls will be the next generation of mercenaries. Ukraine claims these girls are "child soldiers fighting for DPR", and AMAZONS has been the source of Ukrainian propaganda -- however this club, and others of this nature, have been in existence for at least twelve years before the war. There are also clubs of this nature on the Ukraine side, which also existed before the war. One year ago, the AMAZONS had to suspend their activities because their school was hit by mortar fire. Despite such set backs, the AMAZONS recently returned from Moscow, where they demonstrated their skills for a Russian audience, with hopes of fostering "warm and friendly relations between Russia and the guys from Donbas".

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November 9, 2015. Gorlovka, DPR (formerlly Ukraine). Members of Amazons stand in their high school gym, holding deactivated weapons. This is an all-girls Patriot Military club called AMAZONS. This group of teenagers (circa 15 years old) meets three times a week to improve military AND recreational skills such as disassembling deactivated Kalashnikov assault rifles, knife throwing, fighting and kick ball. This teenage girls' club is the only all-girls Patriot group in the DPR (Donetsk People's Republic). The group is controversial in the eyes of some who believe these girls will be the next generation of mercenaries. Ukraine claims these girls are "child soldiers fighting for DPR", and AMAZONS has been the source of Ukrainian propaganda -- however this club, and others of this nature, have been in existence for at least twelve years before the war. There are also clubs of this nature on the Ukraine side, which also existed before the war. One year ago, the AMAZONS had to suspend their activities because their school was hit by mortar fire. Despite such set backs, the AMAZONS recently returned from Moscow, where they demonstrated their skills for a Russian audience, with hopes of fostering "warm and friendly relations between Russia and the guys from Donbas".

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November 9, 2015. Gorlovka, DPR (formerlly Ukraine). A member of Amazons holds her deactivated rifle. She has smiley faces painted on her finger nails. This is an all-girls Patriot Military club called AMAZONS. This group of teenagers (circa 15 years old) meets three times a week to improve military AND recreational skills such as disassembling deactivated Kalashnikov assault rifles, knife throwing, fighting and kick ball. This teenage girls' club is the only all-girls Patriot group in the DPR (Donetsk People's Republic). The group is controversial in the eyes of some who believe these girls will be the next generation of mercenaries. Ukraine claims these girls are "child soldiers fighting for DPR", and AMAZONS has been the source of Ukrainian propaganda -- however this club, and others of this nature, have been in existence for at least twelve years before the war. There are also clubs of this nature on the Ukraine side, which also existed before the war. One year ago, the AMAZONS had to suspend their activities because their school was hit by mortar fire. Despite such set backs, the AMAZONS recently returned from Moscow, where they demonstrated their skills for a Russian audience, with hopes of fostering "warm and friendly relations between Russia and the guys from Donbas".

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November 9, 2015. Gorlovka, DPR (formerlly Ukraine). Members of Amazons stand with deactivated weapons. This is an all-girls Patriot Military club called AMAZONS. This group of teenagers (circa 15 years old) meets three times a week to improve military AND recreational skills such as disassembling deactivated Kalashnikov assault rifles, knife throwing, fighting and kick ball. This teenage girls' club is the only all-girls Patriot group in the DPR (Donetsk People's Republic). The group is controversial in the eyes of some who believe these girls will be the next generation of mercenaries. Ukraine claims these girls are "child soldiers fighting for DPR", and AMAZONS has been the source of Ukrainian propaganda -- however this club, and others of this nature, have been in existence for at least twelve years before the war. There are also clubs of this nature on the Ukraine side, which also existed before the war. One year ago, the AMAZONS had to suspend their activities because their school was hit by mortar fire. Despite such set backs, the AMAZONS recently returned from Moscow, where they demonstrated their skills for a Russian audience, with hopes of fostering "warm and friendly relations between Russia and the guys from Donbas".

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November 9, 2015. Gorlovka, DPR (formerlly Ukraine). Members of Amazons Patriotic Youth club stand with deactivated weapons. This is an all-girls Patriot Military club called AMAZONS. This group of teenagers (circa 15 years old) meets three times a week to improve military AND recreational skills such as disassembling deactivated Kalashnikov assault rifles, knife throwing, fighting and kick ball. This teenage girls' club is the only all-girls Patriot group in the DPR (Donetsk People's Republic). The group is controversial in the eyes of some who believe these girls will be the next generation of mercenaries. Ukraine claims these girls are "child soldiers fighting for DPR", and AMAZONS has been the source of Ukrainian propaganda -- however this club, and others of this nature, have been in existence for at least twelve years before the war. There are also clubs of this nature on the Ukraine side, which also existed before the war. One year ago, the AMAZONS had to suspend their activities because their school was hit by mortar fire. Despite such set backs, the AMAZONS recently returned from Moscow, where they demonstrated their skills for a Russian audience, with hopes of fostering "warm and friendly relations between Russia and the guys from Donbas".

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November 9, 2015. Gorlovka, DPR (formerlly Ukraine). Members of Amazons Patriotic Youth group stand for a group photo in their club room. They are holding deactivated rifles and wearing gas masks. This is an all-girls Patriot Military club called AMAZONS. This group of teenagers (circa 15 years old) meets three times a week to improve military AND recreational skills such as disassembling deactivated Kalashnikov assault rifles, knife throwing, fighting and kick ball. This teenage girls' club is the only all-girls Patriot group in the DPR (Donetsk People's Republic). The group is controversial in the eyes of some who believe these girls will be the next generation of mercenaries. Ukraine claims these girls are "child soldiers fighting for DPR", and AMAZONS has been the source of Ukrainian propaganda -- however this club, and others of this nature, have been in existence for at least twelve years before the war. There are also clubs of this nature on the Ukraine side, which also existed before the war. One year ago, the AMAZONS had to suspend their activities because their school was hit by mortar fire. Despite such set backs, the AMAZONS recently returned from Moscow, where they demonstrated their skills for a Russian audience, with hopes of fostering "warm and friendly relations between Russia and the guys from Donbas".

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November 5, 2015. Gorlovka, DPR (formerlly Ukraine). A teenage girl disassembles a deactivated Kalashnikov while blind folded. This is an all-girls Patriot Military club called AMAZONS. This group of teenagers (circa 15 years old) meets three times a week to improve military AND recreational skills such as disassembling deactivated Kalashnikov assault rifles, knife throwing, fighting and kick ball. This teenage girls' club is the only all-girls Patriot group in the DPR (Donetsk People's Republic). The group is controversial in the eyes of some who believe these girls will be the next generation of mercenaries. Ukraine claims these girls are "child soldiers fighting for DPR", and AMAZONS has been the source of Ukrainian propaganda -- however this club, and others of this nature, have been in existence for at least twelve years before the war. There are also clubs of this nature on the Ukraine side, which also existed before the war. One year ago, the AMAZONS had to suspend their activities because their school was hit by mortar fire. Despite such set backs, the AMAZONS recently returned from Moscow, where they demonstrated their skills for a Russian audience, with hopes of fostering "warm and friendly relations between Russia and the guys from Donbas".

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November 5, 2015. Gorlovka, DPR (formerlly Ukraine). One girl from Amazons Patriotic youth club disassembles a Kalashnikov assault rifle while blind folded. The other members of Amazons are about to do push ups in the background. This is an all-girls Patriot Military club called AMAZONS. This group of teenagers (circa 15 years old) meets three times a week to improve military AND recreational skills such as disassembling deactivated Kalashnikov assault rifles, knife throwing, fighting and kick ball. This teenage girls' club is the only all-girls Patriot group in the DPR (Donetsk People's Republic). The group is controversial in the eyes of some who believe these girls will be the next generation of mercenaries. Ukraine claims these girls are "child soldiers fighting for DPR", and AMAZONS has been the source of Ukrainian propaganda -- however this club, and others of this nature, have been in existence for at least twelve years before the war. There are also clubs of this nature on the Ukraine side, which also existed before the war. One year ago, the AMAZONS had to suspend their activities because their school was hit by mortar fire. Despite such set backs, the AMAZONS recently returned from Moscow, where they demonstrated their skills for a Russian audience, with hopes of fostering "warm and friendly relations between Russia and the guys from Donbas".

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November 5, 2015. Gorlovka, DPR (formerlly Ukraine). One girl from Amazons Patriotic youth club disassembles a Kalashnikov assault rifle while blind folded. The other members of Amazons do push ups in the background. This is an all-girls Patriot Military club called AMAZONS. This group of teenagers (circa 15 years old) meets three times a week to improve military AND recreational skills such as disassembling deactivated Kalashnikov assault rifles, knife throwing, fighting and kick ball. This teenage girls' club is the only all-girls Patriot group in the DPR (Donetsk People's Republic). The group is controversial in the eyes of some who believe these girls will be the next generation of mercenaries. Ukraine claims these girls are "child soldiers fighting for DPR", and AMAZONS has been the source of Ukrainian propaganda -- however this club, and others of this nature, have been in existence for at least twelve years before the war. There are also clubs of this nature on the Ukraine side, which also existed before the war. One year ago, the AMAZONS had to suspend their activities because their school was hit by mortar fire. Despite such set backs, the AMAZONS recently returned from Moscow, where they demonstrated their skills for a Russian audience, with hopes of fostering "warm and friendly relations between Russia and the guys from Donbas".

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November 5, 2015. Gorlovka, DPR (formerlly Ukraine). A group of girls stand around one blind folded girl, who will be timed in how fast she can disassemble a deactivated Kalashnikov assault rifle. This is an all-girls Patriot Military club called AMAZONS. This group of teenagers (circa 15 years old) meets three times a week to improve military AND recreational skills such as disassembling deactivated Kalashnikov assault rifles, knife throwing, fighting and kick ball. This teenage girls' club is the only all-girls Patriot group in the DPR (Donetsk People's Republic). The group is controversial in the eyes of some who believe these girls will be the next generation of mercenaries. Ukraine claims these girls are "child soldiers fighting for DPR", and AMAZONS has been the source of Ukrainian propaganda -- however this club, and others of this nature, have been in existence for at least twelve years before the war. There are also clubs of this nature on the Ukraine side, which also existed before the war. One year ago, the AMAZONS had to suspend their activities because their school was hit by mortar fire. Despite such set backs, the AMAZONS recently returned from Moscow, where they demonstrated their skills for a Russian audience, with hopes of fostering "warm and friendly relations between Russia and the guys from Donbas".

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November 5, 2015. Gorlovka, DPR (formerlly Ukraine). A member of Amazons Patirotic Youth club stands in her highschool gym. This is an all-girls Patriot Military club called AMAZONS. This group of teenagers (circa 15 years old) meets three times a week to improve military AND recreational skills such as disassembling deactivated Kalashnikov assault rifles, knife throwing, fighting and kick ball. This teenage girls' club is the only all-girls Patriot group in the DPR (Donetsk People's Republic). The group is controversial in the eyes of some who believe these girls will be the next generation of mercenaries. Ukraine claims these girls are "child soldiers fighting for DPR", and AMAZONS has been the source of Ukrainian propaganda -- however this club, and others of this nature, have been in existence for at least twelve years before the war. There are also clubs of this nature on the Ukraine side, which also existed before the war. One year ago, the AMAZONS had to suspend their activities because their school was hit by mortar fire. Despite such set backs, the AMAZONS recently returned from Moscow, where they demonstrated their skills for a Russian audience, with hopes of fostering "warm and friendly relations between Russia and the guys from Donbas".

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November 5, 2015. Gorlovka, DPR (formerlly Ukraine). Two members of Amazons Patriotic Youth club sit with bullets. This is an all-girls Patriot Military club called AMAZONS. This group of teenagers (circa 15 years old) meets three times a week to improve military AND recreational skills such as disassembling deactivated Kalashnikov assault rifles, knife throwing, fighting and kick ball. This teenage girls' club is the only all-girls Patriot group in the DPR (Donetsk People's Republic). The group is controversial in the eyes of some who believe these girls will be the next generation of mercenaries. Ukraine claims these girls are "child soldiers fighting for DPR", and AMAZONS has been the source of Ukrainian propaganda -- however this club, and others of this nature, have been in existence for at least twelve years before the war. There are also clubs of this nature on the Ukraine side, which also existed before the war. One year ago, the AMAZONS had to suspend their activities because their school was hit by mortar fire. Despite such set backs, the AMAZONS recently returned from Moscow, where they demonstrated their skills for a Russian audience, with hopes of fostering "warm and friendly relations between Russia and the guys from Donbas".

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November 5, 2015. Gorlovka, DPR (formerlly Ukraine). A member of Amazons stands in the gym at her high school. This is an all-girls Patriot Military club called AMAZONS. This group of teenagers (circa 15 years old) meets three times a week to improve military AND recreational skills such as disassembling deactivated Kalashnikov assault rifles, knife throwing, fighting and kick ball. This teenage girls' club is the only all-girls Patriot group in the DPR (Donetsk People's Republic). The group is controversial in the eyes of some who believe these girls will be the next generation of mercenaries. Ukraine claims these girls are "child soldiers fighting for DPR", and AMAZONS has been the source of Ukrainian propaganda -- however this club, and others of this nature, have been in existence for at least twelve years before the war. There are also clubs of this nature on the Ukraine side, which also existed before the war. One year ago, the AMAZONS had to suspend their activities because their school was hit by mortar fire. Despite such set backs, the AMAZONS recently returned from Moscow, where they demonstrated their skills for a Russian audience, with hopes of fostering "warm and friendly relations between Russia and the guys from Donbas".

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November 5, 2015. Gorlovka, DPR (formerlly Ukraine). Two girls stand with gas masks on their faces after timing how fast they could put them on. This is an all-girls Patriot Military club called AMAZONS. This group of teenagers (circa 15 years old) meets three times a week to improve military AND recreational skills such as disassembling deactivated Kalashnikov assault rifles, knife throwing, fighting and kick ball. This teenage girls' club is the only all-girls Patriot group in the DPR (Donetsk People's Republic). The group is controversial in the eyes of some who believe these girls will be the next generation of mercenaries. Ukraine claims these girls are "child soldiers fighting for DPR", and AMAZONS has been the source of Ukrainian propaganda -- however this club, and others of this nature, have been in existence for at least twelve years before the war. There are also clubs of this nature on the Ukraine side, which also existed before the war. One year ago, the AMAZONS had to suspend their activities because their school was hit by mortar fire. Despite such set backs, the AMAZONS recently returned from Moscow, where they demonstrated their skills for a Russian audience, with hopes of fostering "warm and friendly relations between Russia and the guys from Donbas".

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November 5, 2015. Gorlovka, DPR (formerlly Ukraine). One blind folded member of Amazons Patriotic Youth Club disassembles a deactivated Kalashnikov while blind folded. This is an all-girls Patriot Military club called AMAZONS. This group of teenagers (circa 15 years old) meets three times a week to improve military AND recreational skills such as disassembling deactivated Kalashnikov assault rifles, knife throwing, fighting and kick ball. This teenage girls' club is the only all-girls Patriot group in the DPR (Donetsk People's Republic). The group is controversial in the eyes of some who believe these girls will be the next generation of mercenaries. Ukraine claims these girls are "child soldiers fighting for DPR", and AMAZONS has been the source of Ukrainian propaganda -- however this club, and others of this nature, have been in existence for at least twelve years before the war. There are also clubs of this nature on the Ukraine side, which also existed before the war. One year ago, the AMAZONS had to suspend their activities because their school was hit by mortar fire. Despite such set backs, the AMAZONS recently returned from Moscow, where they demonstrated their skills for a Russian audience, with hopes of fostering "warm and friendly relations between Russia and the guys from Donbas".

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November 5, 2015. Gorlovka, DPR (formerlly Ukraine). Members of Amazons, an all female Patriotic Club, line up. This is an all-girls Patriot Military club called AMAZONS. This group of teenagers (circa 15 years old) meets three times a week to improve military AND recreational skills such as disassembling deactivated Kalashnikov assault rifles, knife throwing, fighting and kick ball. This teenage girls' club is the only all-girls Patriot group in the DPR (Donetsk People's Republic). The group is controversial in the eyes of some who believe these girls will be the next generation of mercenaries. Ukraine claims these girls are "child soldiers fighting for DPR", and AMAZONS has been the source of Ukrainian propaganda -- however this club, and others of this nature, have been in existence for at least twelve years before the war. There are also clubs of this nature on the Ukraine side, which also existed before the war. One year ago, the AMAZONS had to suspend their activities because their school was hit by mortar fire. Despite such set backs, the AMAZONS recently returned from Moscow, where they demonstrated their skills for a Russian audience, with hopes of fostering "warm and friendly relations between Russia and the guys from Donbas".

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November 5, 2015. Gorlovka, DPR (formerlly Ukraine). Three girls stand in their high school gym during a meeting of Amazons members. This is an all-girls Patriot Military club called AMAZONS. This group of teenagers (circa 15 years old) meets three times a week to improve military AND recreational skills such as disassembling deactivated Kalashnikov assault rifles, knife throwing, fighting and kick ball. This teenage girls' club is the only all-girls Patriot group in the DPR (Donetsk People's Republic). The group is controversial in the eyes of some who believe these girls will be the next generation of mercenaries. Ukraine claims these girls are "child soldiers fighting for DPR", and AMAZONS has been the source of Ukrainian propaganda -- however this club, and others of this nature, have been in existence for at least twelve years before the war. There are also clubs of this nature on the Ukraine side, which also existed before the war. One year ago, the AMAZONS had to suspend their activities because their school was hit by mortar fire. Despite such set backs, the AMAZONS recently returned from Moscow, where they demonstrated their skills for a Russian audience, with hopes of fostering "warm and friendly relations between Russia and the guys from Donbas".

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November 5, 2015. Gorlovka, DPR (formerlly Ukraine). A group of young girls help an older gilr disassemble a Kalashnikov while blind folded. This is an all-girls Patriot Military club called AMAZONS. This group of teenagers (circa 15 years old) meets three times a week to improve military AND recreational skills such as disassembling deactivated Kalashnikov assault rifles, knife throwing, fighting and kick ball. This teenage girls' club is the only all-girls Patriot group in the DPR (Donetsk People's Republic). The group is controversial in the eyes of some who believe these girls will be the next generation of mercenaries. Ukraine claims these girls are "child soldiers fighting for DPR", and AMAZONS has been the source of Ukrainian propaganda -- however this club, and others of this nature, have been in existence for at least twelve years before the war. There are also clubs of this nature on the Ukraine side, which also existed before the war. One year ago, the AMAZONS had to suspend their activities because their school was hit by mortar fire. Despite such set backs, the AMAZONS recently returned from Moscow, where they demonstrated their skills for a Russian audience, with hopes of fostering "warm and friendly relations between Russia and the guys from Donbas".

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November 5, 2015. Gorlovka, DPR (formerlly Ukraine). A group of young girls watch a teenage girl disassemble a deactivated Kalashnikov. This is an all-girls Patriot Military club called AMAZONS. This group of teenagers (circa 15 years old) meets three times a week to improve military AND recreational skills such as disassembling deactivated Kalashnikov assault rifles, knife throwing, fighting and kick ball. This teenage girls' club is the only all-girls Patriot group in the DPR (Donetsk People's Republic). The group is controversial in the eyes of some who believe these girls will be the next generation of mercenaries. Ukraine claims these girls are "child soldiers fighting for DPR", and AMAZONS has been the source of Ukrainian propaganda -- however this club, and others of this nature, have been in existence for at least twelve years before the war. There are also clubs of this nature on the Ukraine side, which also existed before the war. One year ago, the AMAZONS had to suspend their activities because their school was hit by mortar fire. Despite such set backs, the AMAZONS recently returned from Moscow, where they demonstrated their skills for a Russian audience, with hopes of fostering "warm and friendly relations between Russia and the guys from Donbas".

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November 5, 2015. Gorlovka, DPR (formerlly Ukraine). This is an all-girls Patriot Military club called AMAZONS. This group of teenagers (circa 15 years old) meets three times a week to improve military AND recreational skills such as disassembling deactivated Kalashnikov assault rifles, knife throwing, fighting and kick ball. This teenage girls' club is the only all-girls Patriot group in the DPR (Donetsk People's Republic). The group is controversial in the eyes of some who believe these girls will be the next generation of mercenaries. Ukraine claims these girls are "child soldiers fighting for DPR", and AMAZONS has been the source of Ukrainian propaganda -- however this club, and others of this nature, have been in existence for at least twelve years before the war. There are also clubs of this nature on the Ukraine side, which also existed before the war. One year ago, the AMAZONS had to suspend their activities because their school was hit by mortar fire. Despite such set backs, the AMAZONS recently returned from Moscow, where they demonstrated their skills for a Russian audience, with hopes of fostering "warm and friendly relations between Russia and the guys from Donbas".

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November 5, 2015. Gorlovka, DPR (formerlly Ukraine). Two girls who are members of the Amazons patriotic club in Gorlovka stand with their gas masks. This is an all-girls Patriot Military club called AMAZONS. This group of teenagers (circa 15 years old) meets three times a week to improve military AND recreational skills such as disassembling deactivated Kalashnikov assault rifles, knife throwing, fighting and kick ball. This teenage girls' club is the only all-girls Patriot group in the DPR (Donetsk People's Republic). The group is controversial in the eyes of some who believe these girls will be the next generation of mercenaries. Ukraine claims these girls are "child soldiers fighting for DPR", and AMAZONS has been the source of Ukrainian propaganda -- however this club, and others of this nature, have been in existence for at least twelve years before the war. There are also clubs of this nature on the Ukraine side, which also existed before the war. One year ago, the AMAZONS had to suspend their activities because their school was hit by mortar fire. Despite such set backs, the AMAZONS recently returned from Moscow, where they demonstrated their skills for a Russian audience, with hopes of fostering "warm and friendly relations between Russia and the guys from Donbas".

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November 5, 2015. Gorlovka, DPR (formerlly Ukraine). Members of Amazons, an all girls Patriotic club, fixe their hair and bandanas in the mirror. This is an all-girls Patriot Military club called AMAZONS. This group of teenagers (circa 15 years old) meets three times a week to improve military AND recreational skills such as disassembling deactivated Kalashnikov assault rifles, knife throwing, fighting and kick ball. This teenage girls' club is the only all-girls Patriot group in the DPR (Donetsk People's Republic). The group is controversial in the eyes of some who believe these girls will be the next generation of mercenaries. Ukraine claims these girls are "child soldiers fighting for DPR", and AMAZONS has been the source of Ukrainian propaganda -- however this club, and others of this nature, have been in existence for at least twelve years before the war. There are also clubs of this nature on the Ukraine side, which also existed before the war. One year ago, the AMAZONS had to suspend their activities because their school was hit by mortar fire. Despite such set backs, the AMAZONS recently returned from Moscow, where they demonstrated their skills for a Russian audience, with hopes of fostering "warm and friendly relations between Russia and the guys from Donbas".

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November 5, 2015. Gorlovka, DPR (formerlly Ukraine). Members of Amazons, an all girls Patriotic club, fix their hair and banadanas in the mirror. This is an all-girls Patriot Military club called AMAZONS. This group of teenagers (circa 15 years old) meets three times a week to improve military AND recreational skills such as disassembling deactivated Kalashnikov assault rifles, knife throwing, fighting and kick ball. This teenage girls' club is the only all-girls Patriot group in the DPR (Donetsk People's Republic). The group is controversial in the eyes of some who believe these girls will be the next generation of mercenaries. Ukraine claims these girls are "child soldiers fighting for DPR", and AMAZONS has been the source of Ukrainian propaganda -- however this club, and others of this nature, have been in existence for at least twelve years before the war. There are also clubs of this nature on the Ukraine side, which also existed before the war. One year ago, the AMAZONS had to suspend their activities because their school was hit by mortar fire. Despite such set backs, the AMAZONS recently returned from Moscow, where they demonstrated their skills for a Russian audience, with hopes of fostering "warm and friendly relations between Russia and the guys from Donbas".

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November 5, 2015. Gorlovka, DPR (formerlly Ukraine). Members of Amazons, an all female Patriotic Club, line up and walk away. This is an all-girls Patriot Military club called AMAZONS. This group of teenagers (circa 15 years old) meets three times a week to improve military AND recreational skills such as disassembling deactivated Kalashnikov assault rifles, knife throwing, fighting and kick ball. This teenage girls' club is the only all-girls Patriot group in the DPR (Donetsk People's Republic). The group is controversial in the eyes of some who believe these girls will be the next generation of mercenaries. Ukraine claims these girls are "child soldiers fighting for DPR", and AMAZONS has been the source of Ukrainian propaganda -- however this club, and others of this nature, have been in existence for at least twelve years before the war. There are also clubs of this nature on the Ukraine side, which also existed before the war. One year ago, the AMAZONS had to suspend their activities because their school was hit by mortar fire. Despite such set backs, the AMAZONS recently returned from Moscow, where they demonstrated their skills for a Russian audience, with hopes of fostering "warm and friendly relations between Russia and the guys from Donbas".

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November 5, 2015. Gorlovka, DPR (formerlly Ukraine). Members of Amazons, an all female Patriotic Club, line up. This is an all-girls Patriot Military club called AMAZONS. This group of teenagers (circa 15 years old) meets three times a week to improve military AND recreational skills such as disassembling deactivated Kalashnikov assault rifles, knife throwing, fighting and kick ball. This teenage girls' club is the only all-girls Patriot group in the DPR (Donetsk People's Republic). The group is controversial in the eyes of some who believe these girls will be the next generation of mercenaries. Ukraine claims these girls are "child soldiers fighting for DPR", and AMAZONS has been the source of Ukrainian propaganda -- however this club, and others of this nature, have been in existence for at least twelve years before the war. There are also clubs of this nature on the Ukraine side, which also existed before the war. One year ago, the AMAZONS had to suspend their activities because their school was hit by mortar fire. Despite such set backs, the AMAZONS recently returned from Moscow, where they demonstrated their skills for a Russian audience, with hopes of fostering "warm and friendly relations between Russia and the guys from Donbas".

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November 5, 2015. Gorlovka, DPR (formerlly Ukraine). Members of Amazons girls Patriotic club horse play during a break. This is an all-girls Patriot Military club called AMAZONS. This group of teenagers (circa 15 years old) meets three times a week to improve military AND recreational skills such as disassembling deactivated Kalashnikov assault rifles, knife throwing, fighting and kick ball. This teenage girls' club is the only all-girls Patriot group in the DPR (Donetsk People's Republic). The group is controversial in the eyes of some who believe these girls will be the next generation of mercenaries. Ukraine claims these girls are "child soldiers fighting for DPR", and AMAZONS has been the source of Ukrainian propaganda -- however this club, and others of this nature, have been in existence for at least twelve years before the war. There are also clubs of this nature on the Ukraine side, which also existed before the war. One year ago, the AMAZONS had to suspend their activities because their school was hit by mortar fire. Despite such set backs, the AMAZONS recently returned from Moscow, where they demonstrated their skills for a Russian audience, with hopes of fostering "warm and friendly relations between Russia and the guys from Donbas".

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November 5, 2015. Gorlovka, DPR (formerlly Ukraine). Members of Amazons, an all female Patriotic Club, line up. This is an all-girls Patriot Military club called AMAZONS. This group of teenagers (circa 15 years old) meets three times a week to improve military AND recreational skills such as disassembling deactivated Kalashnikov assault rifles, knife throwing, fighting and kick ball. This teenage girls' club is the only all-girls Patriot group in the DPR (Donetsk People's Republic). The group is controversial in the eyes of some who believe these girls will be the next generation of mercenaries. Ukraine claims these girls are "child soldiers fighting for DPR", and AMAZONS has been the source of Ukrainian propaganda -- however this club, and others of this nature, have been in existence for at least twelve years before the war. There are also clubs of this nature on the Ukraine side, which also existed before the war. One year ago, the AMAZONS had to suspend their activities because their school was hit by mortar fire. Despite such set backs, the AMAZONS recently returned from Moscow, where they demonstrated their skills for a Russian audience, with hopes of fostering "warm and friendly relations between Russia and the guys from Donbas".

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November 5, 2015. Gorlovka, DPR (formerlly Ukraine). Members of Amazons, an all female Patriotic Club, line up. This is an all-girls Patriot Military club called AMAZONS. This group of teenagers (circa 15 years old) meets three times a week to improve military AND recreational skills such as disassembling deactivated Kalashnikov assault rifles, knife throwing, fighting and kick ball. This teenage girls' club is the only all-girls Patriot group in the DPR (Donetsk People's Republic). The group is controversial in the eyes of some who believe these girls will be the next generation of mercenaries. Ukraine claims these girls are "child soldiers fighting for DPR", and AMAZONS has been the source of Ukrainian propaganda -- however this club, and others of this nature, have been in existence for at least twelve years before the war. There are also clubs of this nature on the Ukraine side, which also existed before the war. One year ago, the AMAZONS had to suspend their activities because their school was hit by mortar fire. Despite such set backs, the AMAZONS recently returned from Moscow, where they demonstrated their skills for a Russian audience, with hopes of fostering "warm and friendly relations between Russia and the guys from Donbas".

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November 5, 2015. Gorlovka, DPR (formerlly Ukraine). Members of Amazons line up outside to march around the school grounds. This is an all-girls Patriot Military club called AMAZONS. This group of teenagers (circa 15 years old) meets three times a week to improve military AND recreational skills such as disassembling deactivated Kalashnikov assault rifles, knife throwing, fighting and kick ball. This teenage girls' club is the only all-girls Patriot group in the DPR (Donetsk People's Republic). The group is controversial in the eyes of some who believe these girls will be the next generation of mercenaries. Ukraine claims these girls are "child soldiers fighting for DPR", and AMAZONS has been the source of Ukrainian propaganda -- however this club, and others of this nature, have been in existence for at least twelve years before the war. There are also clubs of this nature on the Ukraine side, which also existed before the war. One year ago, the AMAZONS had to suspend their activities because their school was hit by mortar fire. Despite such set backs, the AMAZONS recently returned from Moscow, where they demonstrated their skills for a Russian audience, with hopes of fostering "warm and friendly relations between Russia and the guys from Donbas".

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November 5, 2015. Gorlovka, DPR (formerlly Ukraine). A teenage girl holds deactivated Kalashnikov assault rifles on her way back to the storage room. She is a member of Amazons Patriotic Youth Club. This is an all-girls Patriot Military club called AMAZONS. This group of teenagers (circa 15 years old) meets three times a week to improve military AND recreational skills such as disassembling deactivated Kalashnikov assault rifles, knife throwing, fighting and kick ball. This teenage girls' club is the only all-girls Patriot group in the DPR (Donetsk People's Republic). The group is controversial in the eyes of some who believe these girls will be the next generation of mercenaries. Ukraine claims these girls are "child soldiers fighting for DPR", and AMAZONS has been the source of Ukrainian propaganda -- however this club, and others of this nature, have been in existence for at least twelve years before the war. There are also clubs of this nature on the Ukraine side, which also existed before the war. One year ago, the AMAZONS had to suspend their activities because their school was hit by mortar fire. Despite such set backs, the AMAZONS recently returned from Moscow, where they demonstrated their skills for a Russian audience, with hopes of fostering "warm and friendly relations between Russia and the guys from Donbas".

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November 5, 2015. Gorlovka, DPR (formerlly Ukraine). The Amazons youth group changing back into civilian clothing after meeting for an afternoon. This is an all-girls Patriot Military club called AMAZONS. This group of teenagers (circa 15 years old) meets three times a week to improve military AND recreational skills such as disassembling deactivated Kalashnikov assault rifles, knife throwing, fighting and kick ball. This teenage girls' club is the only all-girls Patriot group in the DPR (Donetsk People's Republic). The group is controversial in the eyes of some who believe these girls will be the next generation of mercenaries. Ukraine claims these girls are "child soldiers fighting for DPR", and AMAZONS has been the source of Ukrainian propaganda -- however this club, and others of this nature, have been in existence for at least twelve years before the war. There are also clubs of this nature on the Ukraine side, which also existed before the war. One year ago, the AMAZONS had to suspend their activities because their school was hit by mortar fire. Despite such set backs, the AMAZONS recently returned from Moscow, where they demonstrated their skills for a Russian audience, with hopes of fostering "warm and friendly relations between Russia and the guys from Donbas".

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November 5, 2015. Gorlovka, DPR (formerlly Ukraine). These are plaques and certificates obtained throughout the Amazons' history. Most of them date back to ten or twelve years ago. This is an all-girls Patriot Military club called AMAZONS. This group of teenagers (circa 15 years old) meets three times a week to improve military AND recreational skills such as disassembling deactivated Kalashnikov assault rifles, knife throwing, fighting and kick ball. This teenage girls' club is the only all-girls Patriot group in the DPR (Donetsk People's Republic). The group is controversial in the eyes of some who believe these girls will be the next generation of mercenaries. Ukraine claims these girls are "child soldiers fighting for DPR", and AMAZONS has been the source of Ukrainian propaganda -- however this club, and others of this nature, have been in existence for at least twelve years before the war. There are also clubs of this nature on the Ukraine side, which also existed before the war. One year ago, the AMAZONS had to suspend their activities because their school was hit by mortar fire. Despite such set backs, the AMAZONS recently returned from Moscow, where they demonstrated their skills for a Russian audience, with hopes of fostering "warm and friendly relations between Russia and the guys from Donbas".

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November 5, 2015. Gorlovka, DPR (formerlly Ukraine). These girls are members of the Amazons patriotic youth group in Gorlovka. They just finished meeting and changed back into their civiliarn clothing. This is an all-girls Patriot Military club called AMAZONS. This group of teenagers (circa 15 years old) meets three times a week to improve military AND recreational skills such as disassembling deactivated Kalashnikov assault rifles, knife throwing, fighting and kick ball. This teenage girls' club is the only all-girls Patriot group in the DPR (Donetsk People's Republic). The group is controversial in the eyes of some who believe these girls will be the next generation of mercenaries. Ukraine claims these girls are "child soldiers fighting for DPR", and AMAZONS has been the source of Ukrainian propaganda -- however this club, and others of this nature, have been in existence for at least twelve years before the war. There are also clubs of this nature on the Ukraine side, which also existed before the war. One year ago, the AMAZONS had to suspend their activities because their school was hit by mortar fire. Despite such set backs, the AMAZONS recently returned from Moscow, where they demonstrated their skills for a Russian audience, with hopes of fostering "warm and friendly relations between Russia and the guys from Donbas".

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November 5, 2015. Gorlovka, DPR (formerlly Ukraine). These girls are waiting to disassemble their Kalashnikov assault rifles. They will be timed once a whistle is blown. This is an all-girls Patriot Military club called AMAZONS. This group of teenagers (circa 15 years old) meets three times a week to improve military AND recreational skills such as disassembling deactivated Kalashnikov assault rifles, knife throwing, fighting and kick ball. This teenage girls' club is the only all-girls Patriot group in the DPR (Donetsk People's Republic). The group is controversial in the eyes of some who believe these girls will be the next generation of mercenaries. Ukraine claims these girls are "child soldiers fighting for DPR", and AMAZONS has been the source of Ukrainian propaganda -- however this club, and others of this nature, have been in existence for at least twelve years before the war. There are also clubs of this nature on the Ukraine side, which also existed before the war. One year ago, the AMAZONS had to suspend their activities because their school was hit by mortar fire. Despite such set backs, the AMAZONS recently returned from Moscow, where they demonstrated their skills for a Russian audience, with hopes of fostering "warm and friendly relations between Russia and the guys from Donbas".

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November 5, 2015. Gorlovka, DPR (formerlly Ukraine). These girls are disassembling a deactivated Kalashnikov. This is an all-girls Patriot Military club called AMAZONS. This group of teenagers (circa 15 years old) meets three times a week to improve military AND recreational skills such as disassembling deactivated Kalashnikov assault rifles, knife throwing, fighting and kick ball. This teenage girls' club is the only all-girls Patriot group in the DPR (Donetsk People's Republic). The group is controversial in the eyes of some who believe these girls will be the next generation of mercenaries. Ukraine claims these girls are "child soldiers fighting for DPR", and AMAZONS has been the source of Ukrainian propaganda -- however this club, and others of this nature, have been in existence for at least twelve years before the war. There are also clubs of this nature on the Ukraine side, which also existed before the war. One year ago, the AMAZONS had to suspend their activities because their school was hit by mortar fire. Despite such set backs, the AMAZONS recently returned from Moscow, where they demonstrated their skills for a Russian audience, with hopes of fostering "warm and friendly relations between Russia and the guys from Donbas".

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November 5, 2015. Gorlovka, DPR (formerlly Ukraine). A young girl disassembles a deactivated Kalashnikov. She is not a member of Amazons, but she attends the odd meetings of this group because she finds it fun. This is an all-girls Patriot Military club called AMAZONS. This group of teenagers (circa 15 years old) meets three times a week to improve military AND recreational skills such as disassembling deactivated Kalashnikov assault rifles, knife throwing, fighting and kick ball. This teenage girls' club is the only all-girls Patriot group in the DPR (Donetsk People's Republic). The group is controversial in the eyes of some who believe these girls will be the next generation of mercenaries. Ukraine claims these girls are "child soldiers fighting for DPR", and AMAZONS has been the source of Ukrainian propaganda -- however this club, and others of this nature, have been in existence for at least twelve years before the war. There are also clubs of this nature on the Ukraine side, which also existed before the war. One year ago, the AMAZONS had to suspend their activities because their school was hit by mortar fire. Despite such set backs, the AMAZONS recently returned from Moscow, where they demonstrated their skills for a Russian audience, with hopes of fostering "warm and friendly relations between Russia and the guys from Donbas".

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November 5, 2015. Gorlovka, DPR (formerlly Ukraine). The leader of the group embraces a member of Amazons during a break after she almost falls over laughing. This is an all-girls Patriot Military club called AMAZONS. This group of teenagers (circa 15 years old) meets three times a week to improve military AND recreational skills such as disassembling deactivated Kalashnikov assault rifles, knife throwing, fighting and kick ball. This teenage girls' club is the only all-girls Patriot group in the DPR (Donetsk People's Republic). The group is controversial in the eyes of some who believe these girls will be the next generation of mercenaries. Ukraine claims these girls are "child soldiers fighting for DPR", and AMAZONS has been the source of Ukrainian propaganda -- however this club, and others of this nature, have been in existence for at least twelve years before the war. There are also clubs of this nature on the Ukraine side, which also existed before the war. One year ago, the AMAZONS had to suspend their activities because their school was hit by mortar fire. Despite such set backs, the AMAZONS recently returned from Moscow, where they demonstrated their skills for a Russian audience, with hopes of fostering "warm and friendly relations between Russia and the guys from Donbas".

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November 5, 2015. Gorlovka, DPR (formerlly Ukraine). Members of Amazons, an all female Patriotic Club, line up. This is an all-girls Patriot Military club called AMAZONS. This group of teenagers (circa 15 years old) meets three times a week to improve military AND recreational skills such as disassembling deactivated Kalashnikov assault rifles, knife throwing, fighting and kick ball. This teenage girls' club is the only all-girls Patriot group in the DPR (Donetsk People's Republic). The group is controversial in the eyes of some who believe these girls will be the next generation of mercenaries. Ukraine claims these girls are "child soldiers fighting for DPR", and AMAZONS has been the source of Ukrainian propaganda -- however this club, and others of this nature, have been in existence for at least twelve years before the war. There are also clubs of this nature on the Ukraine side, which also existed before the war. One year ago, the AMAZONS had to suspend their activities because their school was hit by mortar fire. Despite such set backs, the AMAZONS recently returned from Moscow, where they demonstrated their skills for a Russian audience, with hopes of fostering "warm and friendly relations between Russia and the guys from Donbas".

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November 5, 2015. Gorlovka, DPR (formerlly Ukraine). Members of Amazons, an all female Patriotic Club, line up. This is an all-girls Patriot Military club called AMAZONS. This group of teenagers (circa 15 years old) meets three times a week to improve military AND recreational skills such as disassembling deactivated Kalashnikov assault rifles, knife throwing, fighting and kick ball. This teenage girls' club is the only all-girls Patriot group in the DPR (Donetsk People's Republic). The group is controversial in the eyes of some who believe these girls will be the next generation of mercenaries. Ukraine claims these girls are "child soldiers fighting for DPR", and AMAZONS has been the source of Ukrainian propaganda -- however this club, and others of this nature, have been in existence for at least twelve years before the war. There are also clubs of this nature on the Ukraine side, which also existed before the war. One year ago, the AMAZONS had to suspend their activities because their school was hit by mortar fire. Despite such set backs, the AMAZONS recently returned from Moscow, where they demonstrated their skills for a Russian audience, with hopes of fostering "warm and friendly relations between Russia and the guys from Donbas".

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November 5, 2015. Gorlovka, DPR (formerlly Ukraine). Members of Amazons, an all female Patriotic Club, line up and this is a close up of a club patch on one girl's arm. This is an all-girls Patriot Military club called AMAZONS. This group of teenagers (circa 15 years old) meets three times a week to improve military AND recreational skills such as disassembling deactivated Kalashnikov assault rifles, knife throwing, fighting and kick ball. This teenage girls' club is the only all-girls Patriot group in the DPR (Donetsk People's Republic). The group is controversial in the eyes of some who believe these girls will be the next generation of mercenaries. Ukraine claims these girls are "child soldiers fighting for DPR", and AMAZONS has been the source of Ukrainian propaganda -- however this club, and others of this nature, have been in existence for at least twelve years before the war. There are also clubs of this nature on the Ukraine side, which also existed before the war. One year ago, the AMAZONS had to suspend their activities because their school was hit by mortar fire. Despite such set backs, the AMAZONS recently returned from Moscow, where they demonstrated their skills for a Russian audience, with hopes of fostering "warm and friendly relations between Russia and the guys from Donbas".

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November 5, 2015. Gorlovka, DPR (formerlly Ukraine). Members of Amazons, an all female Patriotic Club, line up. This is an all-girls Patriot Military club called AMAZONS. This group of teenagers (circa 15 years old) meets three times a week to improve military AND recreational skills such as disassembling deactivated Kalashnikov assault rifles, knife throwing, fighting and kick ball. This teenage girls' club is the only all-girls Patriot group in the DPR (Donetsk People's Republic). The group is controversial in the eyes of some who believe these girls will be the next generation of mercenaries. Ukraine claims these girls are "child soldiers fighting for DPR", and AMAZONS has been the source of Ukrainian propaganda -- however this club, and others of this nature, have been in existence for at least twelve years before the war. There are also clubs of this nature on the Ukraine side, which also existed before the war. One year ago, the AMAZONS had to suspend their activities because their school was hit by mortar fire. Despite such set backs, the AMAZONS recently returned from Moscow, where they demonstrated their skills for a Russian audience, with hopes of fostering "warm and friendly relations between Russia and the guys from Donbas".

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November 5, 2015. Gorlovka, DPR (formerlly Ukraine). The leader of the Amazons Patriotic Youth group helps a teenage girl throw a nail at a target board. This is an all-girls Patriot Military club called AMAZONS. This group of teenagers (circa 15 years old) meets three times a week to improve military AND recreational skills such as disassembling deactivated Kalashnikov assault rifles, knife throwing, fighting and kick ball. This teenage girls' club is the only all-girls Patriot group in the DPR (Donetsk People's Republic). The group is controversial in the eyes of some who believe these girls will be the next generation of mercenaries. Ukraine claims these girls are "child soldiers fighting for DPR", and AMAZONS has been the source of Ukrainian propaganda -- however this club, and others of this nature, have been in existence for at least twelve years before the war. There are also clubs of this nature on the Ukraine side, which also existed before the war. One year ago, the AMAZONS had to suspend their activities because their school was hit by mortar fire. Despite such set backs, the AMAZONS recently returned from Moscow, where they demonstrated their skills for a Russian audience, with hopes of fostering "warm and friendly relations between Russia and the guys from Donbas".

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November 5, 2015. Gorlovka, DPR (formerlly Ukraine). Members of Amazons line up outside. This is an all-girls Patriot Military club called AMAZONS. This group of teenagers (circa 15 years old) meets three times a week to improve military AND recreational skills such as disassembling deactivated Kalashnikov assault rifles, knife throwing, fighting and kick ball. This teenage girls' club is the only all-girls Patriot group in the DPR (Donetsk People's Republic). The group is controversial in the eyes of some who believe these girls will be the next generation of mercenaries. Ukraine claims these girls are "child soldiers fighting for DPR", and AMAZONS has been the source of Ukrainian propaganda -- however this club, and others of this nature, have been in existence for at least twelve years before the war. There are also clubs of this nature on the Ukraine side, which also existed before the war. One year ago, the AMAZONS had to suspend their activities because their school was hit by mortar fire. Despite such set backs, the AMAZONS recently returned from Moscow, where they demonstrated their skills for a Russian audience, with hopes of fostering "warm and friendly relations between Russia and the guys from Donbas".

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