Portraits of Ukrainians on the anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion
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- Tetiana Khimion, a former ballroom dancer and teacher, is now a sniper in the Ukrainian army, showcasing resilience and adaptability.
- Oksana Osypenko lost her husband in a Russian airstrike, leaving her to raise their two sons alone, one of whom barely knew his father.
- Liliia's boyfriend, Bohdan, was captured and sentenced to 18 years in prison by Russia, leaving her in constant fear for his well-being.
- Ruslan Knysh, a 20-year-old veteran, lost his arms and legs in a drone attack but remains hopeful and uses humor to cope.
- Yaroslav Nehoda lost his wife, infant daughter, and niece in a Russian drone strike, leaving him to rebuild his life from memories.
- Ivan Khmelnytskyi transitioned from a customer service role to an emergency rescue sergeant, responding to missile and drone strikes.
- Liudmyla Shytik and her husband, Viktor, were forced to evacuate their home after shelling, moving nine times and living in uncertainty.