Andrii ha perso il braccio difendendo l’Ucraina, ma il suo messaggio ai compagni amputati è: “Non mollare”. Ha usato i suoi soldi per la compensazione per stampare 3D attrezzature vitali per le linee frontali

Veteran Andrii Stasiuk is from the town of Manevychi. This is his story: 

“Before the war, I lived and worked in the Czech Republic with my wife and child. Life was stable. I woke up around 7:30 AM to my wife saying, “Andrii, the war has started.” **I saw the first images of civilians who had been killed for no reason by the russian army.**

I went to a military store, bought a bulletproof vest, helmet, boots, and warm clothes. 

On March 1, I started knocking on recruitment offices. After  training, we were sent to Pokrovsk. My squad was the first to replace the 115th Brigade beyond the settlement of Opytne. This was my first combat experience.”

While carrying out missions in Avdiivka, where he sustained a minor shrapnel wound. Later, at an evacuation point, he was directly hit in the arm and lost it. 

“They carried me down, applied another tourniquet—I was losing consciousness. Huge respect to the guys who saved me. The evacuation team arrived quickly. I was left with just a small portion of my arm.

After my injury, when I was discharged, I didn’t want to leave the military. I asked to stay—I could have driven or transported supplies.

Unfortunately, they didn’t find a position for me, and for over six months, I felt lost. It was mentally exhausting—flashbacks, nightmares, and the loneliness were overwhelming. Now, thanks to this work, I don’t have time for negative thoughts.

I settled on 3d printing because it requires minimal movement, and I don’t need two hands for it.

I ordered the printer same day as my compensation arrived. Then I learned about the “DrukArmy” community, where any civilian can register and help the military by producing 3D-printed components—drop systems, tail fins, detonators, casings, and reinforcements. These are used on a large scale. Unfortunately, the demand is greater than the available resources.”

Andrii also says he can manage everyday tasks:

“I can do everything—I’ve even chopped and sawed firewood. Of course, tying shoelaces is difficult, and washing dishes is frustrating because the plates keep sliding around.

I drive a manual car, not an automatic—it’s no problem for me. After my injury, when I was first brought to the hospital, I broke down crying. My main thought was: How will I live now? What can I do? I knew my construction career was over.”

**russia has filed criminal charges against Andrii:**

“Russia has filed cases against nearly all members of my Brigade. Our personnel lists were leaked to them after our training in Poland. I don’t know if they ever found out who was responsible. I don’t understand why they opened cases against us” 

Andrii’s advice for other veterans with amputations:

“To those who have lost limbs: don’t give up. The negativity will always be there. But there are excellent rehabilitation centers. The hardest part is overcoming the psychological burden. 

And do not give in into corruption. You want to change things – be the first to act on that change.” 

Source:

[https://suspilne.media/lutsk/935045-za-kosti-z-kompensacii-za-poranenna-kupiv-3d-printer-veteran-z-volini-dopomagae-armii/](https://suspilne.media/lutsk/935045-za-kosti-z-kompensacii-za-poranenna-kupiv-3d-printer-veteran-z-volini-dopomagae-armii/)

Wow this is why Ukraine will never accept russian domination