Valentyn
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Valentyn is a 23-year-old member of the Shakhtar Stalavi team, who was drafted into the military after the Russian invasion of Ukraine. He lost his leg in combat but has found a renewed sense of purpose and community through football, which he sees as a vital part of his recovery.
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Valentyn lost his arms while sweeping for mines during the war.
Battles of the mind: drawing Ukraine in this endless war | Ella Baron in UkraineThe Guardian·
United Kingdom· 2025-07-26
United Kingdom· 2025-07-26
Tetiana carried a cardboard sign with photos of her father, Valentyn, who is still missing.
Families of missing Ukrainians gather as prisoner exchange beginsBBC·United Kingdom· 2025-06-09
United Kingdom· 2025-06-09
Valentyn is the commander of the Alcatraz battalion, leading former prisoners in their fight for Ukraine.
Presos que cambian la celda por el campo de batalla para reforzar al ejército de Ucrania | InternacionalEl País·
Spain· 2025-03-22
Spain· 2025-03-22
Valentyn, a 23-year-old, shared his experiences of life before and after the war.
Σαχτάρ Στάλεβι: Παίκτες από ατσάλιKathimerini·
Greece· 2025-02-24
Greece· 2025-02-24
