In a world where grandmothers are often revered for their baking skills and endless wisdom, one Ukrainian granny is rewriting the playbook – with bullets instead of baked goods. Meet Ekaterina Bilyik, affectionately dubbed ‘The Punisher’ in her hometown, Zhidaev. Don’t be fooled by her knitting needles; she’s more likely to be found brandishing an assault rifle and leaping over obstacles than knitting tea cozies.

As the battle drums beat louder in eastern Ukraine, this 68-year-old dynamo isn’t reaching for her knitting bag – she’s gearing up for the frontline. But don’t let her age fool you; she’s ready to show those Russian-backed separatists that ‘The Punisher’ packs a mean punch, even with a pension in hand!

 

Badass Ukrainian Grandmother Nicknamed “The Punisher” Trains Alongside Army Cadets