A couple who met while fighting for Ukraine got married on the frontline on Monday 21 March.

As if such a wedding was not unusual enough, the groom was born and lived in Russia, though he does have the Ukrainian citizenship required to join its armed forces.

Roman, a native of Russia's Komi Republic, met his Ukrainian now-wife Ksenia in Kyiv. They decided to formalise the relationship now since both serve in one of the regiments of the 112th Territorial Defence Brigade (TRO) and can never know what dangers each day will bring.

The pair met during their military service and were married by the commander of the TRO brigade -- a right that the commander has during wartime.

The pair's comrades also attended the nuptials, where the couple said their vows, drank sparkling wine and sang the national anthem.

Roman said that they planned a one-day honeymoon, where they will "have fun at home together" before returning to the fight.

Commander Alexsei said: "Right now the unit commander has the right to conduct registration of acts of civil status, like this. I have already told you everything about the newlyweds: they are from different countries, they met, and then got married during the war. This is an extraordinary story, worthy of the attention of the world. A wartime wedding symbolises that life goes on and does not stop. It continues."

A couple who met while fighting for Ukraine got married on the frontline on Monday 21 March.

As if such a wedding was not unusual enough, the groom was born and lived in Russia, though he does have the Ukrainian citizenship required to join its armed forces.

Roman, a native of Russia's Komi Republic, met his Ukrainian now-wife Ksenia in Kyiv. They decided to formalise the relationship now since both serve in one of the regiments of the 112th Territorial Defence Brigade (TRO) and can never know what dangers each day will bring.

The pair met during their military service and were married by the commander of the TRO brigade -- a right that the commander has during wartime.

The pair's comrades also attended the nuptials, where the couple said their vows, drank sparkling wine and sang the national anthem.

Roman said that they planned a one-day honeymoon, where they will "have fun at home together" before returning to the fight.

Commander Alexsei said: "Right now the unit commander has the right to conduct registration of acts of civil status, like this. I have already told you everything about the newlyweds: they are from different countries, they met, and then got married during the war. This is an extraordinary story, worthy of the attention of the world. A wartime wedding symbolises that life goes on and does not stop. It continues."