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Story summary
- Ukraine awarded Serhii Krynitskyi the Hero of Ukraine medal in May for his 346-day underground bravery.
- He held a foxhole near Chasiv Yar from 20 April 2025 to 31 March 2026.
- His brigade confirmed he killed 23 Russian soldiers and recorded them on phone videos powered by batteries from downed Russian drones.
- After his comrade died from drone shrapnel on Day 326, Krynitskyi crawled 25 km to safety and now speaks to schools about his sacrifice.
