Mechanics in Ukraine are repairing Russian tanks that were damaged and captured in battle so they can be used by Ukrainian forces

Ukrainian mechanics are helping the war effort by repairing Russian tanks so they can return to the battlefield.

The New York Times reported on Friday that a group of six mechanics were working out of a warehouse in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, which has seen some of the worst bombardment since Russia invaded.

Russian tanks, weapons, and some Ukrainian vehicles were damaged inside the warehouse and were being refurbished for use by the Ukrainian forces. The outlet reported searching through Russian equipment for information and salvaged parts from broken or burnt out tanks.

A mechanic who did not want to be named told The Times that they brought the Russian tanks to this location to fix them up and use them against the Russians.

Russian troops were leaving the city of Kharkiv after weeks of shelling, according to the Ukrainians. The minister said that the country was preparing for a long-term phase of the war.

Before the full-scale invasion was launched, reports of civilians aiding the war effort began. In January, volunteer civilians were already training to fight, with active duty military and reserves teaching them skills such as how to hold a weapon and execute combat tactics.

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