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Young Ukrainian war veteran conquers new heights

Anna Chaika in Cologne, Germany
November 16, 2024

Maksym was 19 years old when Russia launched its war against Ukraine. He volunteered to fight for his country, but in 2023 a Russian drone attack took both of his legs. Now, with prosthetics that allow him to walk again, he is setting out to find a new purpose in life.

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