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Ukrainian Veteran Inspires with Remarkable Recovery Journey

8/7/2025

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Ukrainian veteran Mykola Shot, who tragically lost all four limbs in a mortar explosion, has defied the odds by regaining mobility with prostheses and rehabilitation. With €9,300 raised for a modified car, he now drives and runs, inspiring fellow wounded soldiers at the Unbroken Rehabilitation Centre in Lviv. His journey is a testament to resilience and hope.

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Ukrainian veteran Mykola Shot, who tragically lost all four limbs in a mortar explosion, has defied the odds by regaining mobility with prostheses and rehabilitation. With €9,300 raised for a modified car, he now drives and runs, inspiring fellow wounded soldiers at the Unbroken Rehabilitation Centre in Lviv. His journey is a testament to resilience and hope.