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Ukrainian Soldier Survives 16 Months in Bunker, Named Hero

3/21/2026

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Serhiy Tyshchenko, a Ukrainian soldier, endured over 16 months in an underground bunker near Bakhmut, facing extreme conditions and constant bombardment.
He survived with a small team, relying on homemade sandbags and limited supplies.
His ordeal began in July 2023 when a drone forced him into hiding.
He dug a well for water, was named a Hero of Ukraine, and plans to open a veterinary clinic after the war.

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Story summary

Serhiy Tyshchenko, a Ukrainian soldier, endured over 16 months in an underground bunker near Bakhmut, facing extreme conditions and constant bombardment.
He survived with a small team, relying on homemade sandbags and limited supplies.
His ordeal began in July 2023 when a drone forced him into hiding.
He dug a well for water, was named a Hero of Ukraine, and plans to open a veterinary clinic after the war.