WHEN THE FULL-SCALE INVA-sion of Ukraine took place in February 2022, I had already served as a soldier, participating in a combat mission near Mariupol as part of the 36th Marine Brigade.
What I remember most vividly from my time on the battlefield is the experience, professionalism and solidarity of my fellow soldiers. It was these qualities that would ultimately save my life.
On April 16, 2022, I was seriously wounded. Subsequently,
