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Ukrainian war veterans complete Bosphorus swim, two with amputated legs finish under 90 minutes

Two Ukrainian veterans who lost legs in combat completed the Bosphorus swim on Independence Day, crossing 6.5 km from Asia to Europe without informing organizers of their amputations

byMaria Tril

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War wounds doomed them to unemployment. Then they sparked Ukraine’s economic boom

Cast aside by employers, Ukraine's wounded veterans and war widows drive nation’s small business boom, healing both the economy and their own battle scars.

byMaria Tril

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He lost his eyes and hands, but not the will to live

"Apostle's" life changed drastically after he came under heavy fire on the front line. Supported by the love of his life, he now seeks rehabilitation and a way to continue contributing to the Ukrainian Army in any role.

byChristine Chraibi