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Rehabilitation is crucial for Ukrainian soldiers and veterans affected by the ongoing conflict. Notable stories include Mykola Shot, who lost his limbs in the war but is determined to become a Paralympian. His rehabilitation takes place at the National Rehabilitation Centre "Nezlamni" in Lviv. Another inspiring story is Pavlo Martseniuk, a soldier who lost his sight from a mine-blast injury and is undergoing rehabilitation while awaiting facial prosthetics surgery. The Polish President's comments on veteran-related crime prompted a discussion on the psychological rehabilitation of veterans, highlighting that only 14% experience severe PTSD and depression. International support is significant, with over 540 soldiers receiving rehabilitation in Latvia and Lithuanian collaboration for ex-captives' recovery.

What are the main challenges in rehabilitation for Ukrainian soldiers?

The primary challenges in rehabilitation for Ukrainian soldiers include physical recovery from injuries, psychological support for PTSD and depression, and integration into civilian life. These challenges are addressed through national and international rehabilitation centers offering comprehensive treatment and support.

How has international support helped Ukrainian veterans in rehabilitation?

International support has been pivotal for Ukrainian veterans. Countries like Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia provide medical rehabilitation services, while partnerships with NATO and the development of rehabilitation centers in Ukraine also enhance treatment capabilities for injured soldiers.

How effective is the rehabilitation process for returning soldiers to service?

According to the Ministry of Defence, over 75% of wounded soldiers are able to return to service after completing rehabilitation. This high reintegration rate demonstrates the effectiveness of the rehabilitation programs implemented in Ukraine and supported internationally.

What future plans exist for developing rehabilitation infrastructure in Ukraine?

Ukraine plans to expand rehabilitation facilities with the establishment of five new centers in collaboration with NATO. These centers aim to offer advanced medical and psychological care, facilitating the recovery and reintegration process for military personnel affected by the conflict.

What impact does psychological rehabilitation have on veterans with PTSD?

Psychological rehabilitation significantly improves the well-being of veterans suffering from PTSD. By providing counseling, therapy, and support groups, veterans can better manage symptoms, reduce stress, and enhance their quality of life. Continuous support helps prevent veteran-related societal issues and promotes healthy reintegration into civilian life.

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prisoners, exchange "Guys in captivity are forced to walk with their heads constantly bowed down in places of detention." How those who survived captivity are rehabilitated and retrained to move "We cannot comprehend what the Russians are doing. Neither as normal people nor as doctors. Perhaps this is some new form of torture. They were not just told to lower their heads; their entire torso had to be bent forward with their hands behind their backs," says Yuliia, head of the department at the National Guard of Ukraine’s medical center and a specialist in physical rehabilitation medicine. 179 150 13 Previously in trend: Torture of POWs in Russian prisons Rehabilitation of military

В'ячеслав Запорожець Businessman and volunteer Viacheslav Zaporozhets: "When we brought 33 seriously wounded people from Chernihiv to Kyiv and their lives were saved here, I got great pleasure" There is an opinion that war brings out the good and the bad in people. On the one hand, it seems too pretentious and black and white for our complex 21st century. On the other hand, look at the story of Viacheslav Zaporozhets. 5 666 2 Previously in trend: War

чепурний Oral and maxillofacial surgeon Yurii Chepurnyi: Our war is very specific in terms of medicine. Afghanistan, Syria, Israel - emphasis was on bullet wounds. In Ukraine, mine-blast trauma prevails. The peculiarity of a full-scale war is that mine-blast injuries prevail, so along with prosthetic limbs, the military often have to restore their faces. According to the maxillofacial surgeons, their patients are soldiers who have been wounded and have part of their jaw torn out or broken off, who are missing not only their eyes but also their bones or have them shattered around the eye. That’s why these soldiers need complex surgeries. 8 967 6 War in Ukraine

кучеренко Hero of Ukraine Valerii Kucherenko: There were 30 meters left to end of planting. Enemy noticed me and threw me with grenades Valerii Kucherenko, a hero of Ukraine, lost both his arms in a battle in the Luhansk region, suffered numerous wounds to his leg and partially lost his eyesight. The Russians tried to "go in for kill", but that’s not how it turned out 9 808 2 Previously in trend: War

найєм,масі Masi Naiiem: "Information about how military personnel are treated has great impact on attitudes towards mobilization and, consequently, on defense capabilities" Recently, five non-governmental organizations, including the human rights organization "Pryntsyp (Principle-ed.)," presented a new concept of veterans’ policy. So we talked with Masi Naiiem, a soldier and co-founder of this organization, about how it can be implemented so that the military, upon returning from the front, can receive quality rehabilitation and psychological assistance, and a multidisciplinary team can immediately work with the wounded in the hospital, whose specialists would think ahead not only about surgical intervention but also about further prosthetics, if necessary. 15 836 0 War in Ukraine