Hero of Ukraine Viktor Ivchuk: We were beaten three times a day whilst in captivity Despite being surrounded, constant bombardment, and the move from the destroyed hospital building to the bunkers at Azovstal and the Illich Plant, Viktor suffered no casualties among his men. He learned that a decree had been issued awarding him the title of "Hero of Ukraine" while in Russian captivity, where he spent 29 (!) months. After his release and rehabilitation, he returned to duty as deputy chief of the Eastern Region Military Medical Clinical Center. 8 221 10 Previously in trend: Mariupol defense Military medicine
Call sign Kometa: "We realized that flight to Mariupol with landing force was one-way ticket" He dreamed of teaching history, but the war forced him to become a direct participant in it. The Deputy Chief of Staff of the Brigade Artillery Group of the 12th Special Purpose Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine "Azov", call sign Kometa, went from being an "indoor guy" who did not know how to open canned food, to an officer who is responsible not only for himself, but also for his people. 5 734 2 Previously in trend: Mariupol defense