Il sole ha tramontato Kiev il 1319 ° giorno dell’invasione su vasta scala. “Sembra l’inizio di una nuova vita.”

For some Ukrainian defenders, the battle doesn’t end when they return home. Injuries, trauma, and the struggle to navigate life after combat force many to start from scratch.

Oct 1 was Ukraine’s Defenders Day. It’s important to hear the stories of veterans who lost their sight — and their journey to rebuild with meaning, purpose, and dignity.

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*Since the full-scale invasion began, supporting our team and gathering donations has become more challenging as we, like everyone else in Ukraine, focus on fundraising for our defenders. Now, we turn to you—the international community and supporters of Ukraine—to help us continue producing vital stories that not only support Ukraine’s fight against invasion but also remind the world of the value of freedom.*

*Please consider donating any amount* [*on our Buy Me a Coffee page*](https://buymeacoffee.com/ukrainerinternational)*. Thank you, Reddit!*