Incredible photos show heroic Ukrainian soldiers as they undergo rehabilitation after losing limbs while fighting against Vladimir Putin's invading Russian forcesAmputee Ukrainian soldiers are undergoing gruelling rehabilitation after losing limbs fighting Vladimir Putin's invading Russian forces.Mykhailo Varvaric, a commander with the 80th Assault Brigade, is among the servicemen receiving ongoing treatment at Truskavets City hospital.The 27-year-old, from Lviv, lost both legs on May 29 in Luhansk from an anti-personnel mine along with three other soldiers who were injured, one was killed.He has been living at the hospital since late June.He was photographed on Tuesday (November 1) working out his upper body in a small gym at the facility, as well as learning to use prosthetics. The hospital is now specialising in treating military amputees and has so far seen 173 soldiers come through its doors, including 152 amputees.The hospital in western Ukraine provides free medical care giving soldiers a new home after their mental and physical traumatic experiences.Another heroic serviceman, Taras Volochyi was snapped last month at the hospital.The 54-year-old lost his leg from shelling near Lysychansk in late June.1 of 8Mykhailo Varvaric works his upper body as he continues his rehab (Getty Images)2 of 8The 27-year-old lost both of his legs in the war and is learning to use prosthetics (Getty Images)3 of 8He was fighting in Luhansk when a mine struck him and several others in May (Getty Images)4 of 8Mykhailo has been living at the hospital since returning from the frontlines (Getty Images)5 of 8The former commander with the 80th Assault Brigade is now focused on overcoming his handicap (Getty Images)6 of 8Three other soldiers were injured in the blast that took his legs, with one killed (Getty Images)7 of 8Taras Volochyi, 54, lost his leg from shelling near Lysychansk in late June (Getty Images)8 of 8A){kind=link}
Incredible photos show heroic Ukrainian soldiers as they undergo rehabilitation after losing limbs while fighting against Vladimir Putin’s invading Russian forces
Amputee Ukrainian soldiers are undergoing gruelling rehabilitation after losing limbs fighting Vladimir Putin’s invading Russian forces.
Mykhailo Varvaric, a commander with the 80th Assault Brigade, is among the servicemen receiving ongoing treatment at Truskavets City hospital.
The 27-year-old, from Lviv, lost both legs on May 29 in Luhansk from an anti-personnel mine along with three other soldiers who were injured, one was killed.
He has been living at the hospital since late June.