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Soldier loses sight but continues service in the Armed Forces of Ukraine
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Ruslan, a soldier of the "Dike Pole" battalion, lost his sight after an explosion from a Russian mine but remained in position for another six months. He eventually walked 12 kilometers to exit the shelter and now serves in a drone unit.
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- Ruslan lost his sight after an explosion
- The explosion was caused by a Russian mine
- He remained in position for six months
- Walked 12 km to exit the shelter
- Now serves in a drone unit
Ruslan · "Dike Pole" battalion
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