Ukrainian soldiers preserve fertility in face of conflict with Russia.

Ukrainian soldiers are freezing their sperm before heading off to battle against Russia, with several local clinics offering the service for free. The practice has become a patriotic duty for some soldiers, who see it as a way to ensure the survival of their bloodlines and combat what they perceive as Russian attempts to exterminate them. The Ukrainian Parliament is even debating a bill to subsidize the cost of the service. The number of soldiers participating is unclear, but requests have risen at clinics throughout Ukraine.