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Ukrainian grandma taunts Russian army with Molotov cocktails: 'Let those s**ts come here'

Raisa Smatko, a retired economist and brave grandma from Ukraine, showed her collection of Molotov cocktails and declared herself ready to take on the Russians

As Ukrainians step in to save their land, a brave grandma from Ukraine has shown her collection of Molotov cocktails and declared herself ready to take on the Russians. While CNN’s Clarissa Ward was interviewing locals in Kyiv, the granny made her nerve-wracking statement. When the video was released, it spread like wildfire and became a huge buzz. 

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has sparked widespread hate against Russian President Vladimir Putin. Putin's cruel moves and irrational thinking have received hate from every corner of the world. While many Russians are so not okay with the war, Putin's impulsive decisions have taken so many innocent people’s lives. On the other hand, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is staying composed and is arduously working along with his people. The leader is being hailed as a hero across the globe. Various strategies have been undertaken by the Ukrainian government to fight the Russian army. Recently, a beer brewery stopped making all their products and started producing Molotov cocktails to safeguard the Ukrainian people. A Ukrainian granny has also created her version of Molotov cocktails to fight the Russian army. 

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Raisa Smatko, a retired economist and grandmother, was approached by the journalist while interviewing people in Kyiv. Raisa boasted her collection of Molotov cocktails and declared that she is ready to take on the Russians. On asking how she made them, she said that she had Googled it. Smatko, who does not have the intention to sit back and watch, said, “Let those Russian s**ts come here. We are ready to greet them. We will beat them.” Her bravery was seen when she publicly mocked the Russian troops. Raisa also added, “I believe in our Ukraine. I believe in Ukrainian people.” Along with Raisa, the world is also fighting for Russia to stop the war.

Comments after comments dropped in after journalist Kaitlan Collins posted the video on Twitter, making the video a sensational hit on the platform.

One user wrote, "Amazing. People here throwing fits because they have to wear a mask, supposedly defending their freedoms, and here’s a woman actually defending her freedom. Ukraine is becoming a model for us all.”

Another user said, “Love this grandmother. Ukrainian people are spectacular.” Along with this, there was this beautiful comment from an elderly woman saying, “We grandmothers will do anything & everything to protect bc I am sure she wants a better life for her grandkids. Keep safe all of Ukraine.”