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Walking after War

Volunteers Raise Funds for Injured Donbass Veterans

Victor lost his right arm and leg in combat, and Vitaly lost both legs fighting against the Ukrainian nationalists in Donbass. Now they are one step away from returning to normal lives, but it takes a lot of willpower. However, these guys are brave and willing to live and learn to walk again. Anatoly Shevchenko, a prosthetics engineer who also lost his leg 15 years ago, now helps veterans to recover and get used to their new arms and legs. His clinic operates free of charge and raises funds for modern prostheses so as every one may afford this expensive procedure. What does it feel like — helping someone to learn to walk again?

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Published: 10 March 2023 12:00

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