#Veterans

Ukraine is now one of the most mined countries in the world due to Russia’s invasion. On August 9, 2022, sapper Vladyslav Yeshchenko disarmed 84 mines near Bakhmut—until one of the munitions detonated, triggering a chain explosion less than a meter away. In that instant, everything changed.

In Kyiv, civilians can receive free military training from veterans of the ongoing war with Russia. These veterans, many of whom have suffered serious injuries or been captured, use the program to reintegrate into civilian life while sharing their combat experience and helping others prepare for the challenges of war.