This Ukraine soldier returned to the front after losing a leg | Focus on Europe

Ukrainians have been resolutely defending their country for more than a year. Some, like Yehor, return to fight even after serious injury. The soldier is at the front after losing part of his leg in the Donbass.
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[@expatinmexico826]

From the USA, this guy is tough as nails. I was in Vietnam and trust me, I am the first to admit I would never have done another tour. Hats off to a real hero!

[@mrx5232]

difference between you and him is that he is fighting to defend his country.A Vietnamese soldier would do the same back then

[@ciudadesoscuras]

Killing Vietnamese farmers is nothing to be proud.

[@hardassteel]

@@mrx5232 Many of the South Vietnamese retreated in exile to America.

[@wolfvale7863]

​@@mrx5232 ever heard of "Vietnamese boat people?"

[@sjonnieplayfull5859]

​@@hardassteel before or after the Americans left?

[@lenny2226]

Mad respect for this hero. God bless him.

[@easee28]

Until the last leg.😂😂😂

[@teatualasi5676]

@@easee28 nothing is wrong with losing another leg. He is fighting to take back his land

[@user-mm8js5ws3y]

Нацисткие герои всегда умирают, так было всегда, Америка примерила не тапки. Кажется белые😂, в них обычно лежат в гроб....

[@lenny2226]

@@easee28 not funny dude.

[@Afrik4africans]

Hero for USA or Ukraine,😅

[@amethystfernandez1789]

You can break a leg but you cannot break a spirit, salute to a hero💪

[@neilnelson7603]

Then stop crying when Russia deals with you perpendicularly

[@lorenzzo00]

For Otan...

[@user-ki8pu6jr5i]

Next time the spirit would be the only thing left of that boy

[@danielchen5876]

Wow, he has a very strong heart, this will motivated many people

[@gregkremble1853]

From Canada . Slava Ukraine . Heroes All !!!!!!!!!

[@Agent-cu5pv]

Brave, he fights so his family can live a free life.

[@zzbudzz]

Under WEF controls is not a free life ! Wake up!

[@alansegura5953]

He fights so western capitalists can have bigger profits.

[@SuanLuang]

Brave, he fights for the Americans.😂😂😂

[@nickr4015]

​@@SuanLuangThat. And they are simply running out of bodies. They are sending in 15 year old boys and up to 60 year old men. A 1 legged man with two hands? You bet. TO THE LAST MAN! 😅 🇷🇺

[@sjonnieplayfull5859]

​@@nickr4015 so you looked at the Russian recruitment adds ?

[@paulusshitongeni796]

May God bless this young hero and the entire Ukrainians army, much love and respect from Namibia (Africa)❤🙏💪

[@andrewjacobson556]

Nobody is going to keep this man away from the fight!!!🇺🇲🤝🇺🇦

[@nickr4015]

🇷🇺🤝🇺🇲🤝🇺🇦 with Donald J Trump in 24.

[@sjonnieplayfull5859]

​@@nickr4015 how many States will he hand over to Putin to achieve that? Just curious.... Or will he only want Ukraine to give up parts of their country? And how much would he have given to Japan, had he been president in 1942?

[@nickr4015]

@@sjonnieplayfull5859 Russia could keep what they already have taken. Problem solved in 24 hours. 🇺🇲🤝🇷🇺 🇺🇦

[@sjonnieplayfull5859]

@@nickr4015 granted, Trump would use the same logic with storming the Capitol: take it, keep it, everyone act normal. So in June 1942, would he have solved the Second World War in the same way? Let Japan keep Atu and Kiska? Trump himself might be submissive enough to reward the man who gave him the presidency, but even his most hardcore fans have some sense

[@nickr4015]

@@sjonnieplayfull5859 Why is it you liberals want to keep the killing going in Ukraine? It's like you love destruction. Ukraine is getting crushed. Slavic brothers are killing each other. Trump said he wants to stop the killing. We should all be for that.

[@priknahmplah8282]

Brave Hero.God bless him.Slava Ukraine

[@cory8837]

A man among men. Big thanks to Norway for giving him the advanced medical care he deserves!

[@mishaillich9728]

He is an example to follow a brave Ukrainian warrior who loves his land and his freedom!

[@paulosousa7006]

I am from Portugal, my respect for he's courage & conviction I am a below the knee amputee and I know how it feels and why is like... As former Captain M48 Tank Platoon commander and Company Parachutist commander, I salute him and God bless him!!! Slava Ukraine Heroem Slava

[@deliafamatigan8764]

Thank you Sir for being an inspiration. You are a Hero too. From USA.

[@simplyriri]

God bless you too, sir. And thank you for your service. I hope you have a wonderful life!

[@pynn1000]

Respect from France.

[@PearlTheFrenchie]

Major respect for you sir from Liverpool 🇬🇧💯

[@Martin-nz8ll]

To Paulo Sousa. I hate Portugal I went there once and it was awful. And I hate Ukrainians, I am A Nordic Slavic European from the Nordic European Race. I love ❤ Russia and I love ❤ Poland and the Ukrainians for the massacre of WOLYN are damned forever.

[@kevinedgar7589]

Respect to you young warrior..Slava Ukraine

[@deliafamatigan8764]

Please take care young brave and HEROIC Ukrainian soldier. God bless. From USA.

[@VitalityMassage]

He is a very brave and admirable young man. We here in the United States are very proud of Ukraine. Thank you for protecting freedom!

[@sashalivesinengland]

He is the reason Ukraine is alive and kicking and will prove to the whole world that ru**ian army is not the 2nd in the world, but the 2nd in Ukraine! I am proud to have such a compatriot!

[@scottwilson999]

Tons of respect for this man!! Hopefully it encourages others to join the battle for freedom. Slava Ukraine.

[@libshastra]

More power to you. May you gain glory through victory

[@veterinarioperros5765]

From Venezuela, my respect for he's courage & conviction I am an above the knee amputee and I know how it feels and what is like... As former officer, I salute him and God bless him!!! Slava Ukraine

[@badbeatslayer]

Venezuelan who speaks English ! After 10 years in Venezuela I've found one who's not monoglot !

[@BOARDMAN16456]

MUCH RESPECT FOR YOUR COMMENT,~SCOTLAND ,UK

[@JohnDrummondVA]

He must have wrecked his PT to be able to move like that in a prosthetic that's new to him. BIG RESPECT to all y'all

[@kellarj11]

​@@badbeatslayerWell you can speak out now that you've met two 😂 cheers from Venezuela, Slava Ukraine

[@larsrons7937]

@@kellarj11 Buenas palabras. Cheers from Scandinavia. 💙💛 Slava Ukraini! Heroyam Slava!

[@RandomGuy9]

I hope they will all get home safe.

[@oneshothunter9877]

Unfortunately a lot will be killed. This is war.

[@NokiUSA]

This Ukrainian hero demonstrates why Ukraine can not be defeated. Thank you for your service, Brother.

[@chrisrobert5252]

Smartphone apps widely used in Kiev and elsewhere to warn of the presence of groups of AFU recruiters do not say the same thing...

[@monster2slayer]

citation needed

[@antoniomargallo5317]

Next ... the wheelchair fighter. Best mine cleaner of all-time. Right?!

[@justinwolf7490]

This. Thank you.

[@Dark_Bandon]

@@chrisrobert5252 ZOV. You're a funny boy. There are more men sighing up for the AFU then training places for them. MEANWHILE 6 million military aged Russian males RAN AWAY from Russia to avoid Putin war.

[@neofulcrum5013]

This man is an inspiration

[@nguyyen6192]

Makes me tear up just listening to this man's determination and resolute will to serve his nation.

[@dogzdigital]

Sad that he is serving the US and not his nation.

[@philipstrachan6212]

My deepest respect to this young warrior and others like him. May he survive this war and have lots of children, all every bit as BRAVE as he is. Slava Ukraini!

[@TheRealBillBob]

Kiev is desperate. So sad.

[@baehongkim952]

My deepest respect!!! ♡♡♡

[@chris-hg3iv]

Now that's a real natzi Banderian .Imagine dying on behalf of the western fascists clowns who wouldn't even piss on him if he was on fire. How dumb! He's so determined to die and I'm sure Russia will fulfill his wishes. The only way he is coming back is inside a body bag

[@scottishguy924]

well said :)

[@badmonkey2222]

@@DontCheckMyChannel_ no, but another 640 Rashiest occupiers ware permanently DE-mobilized yesterday and will be the same today. Russia is pathetic, Russia is finished.

[@sandycchen6419]

Love, respect and support to the brave defenders of Ukraine!

[@edwinroble3499]

When you offer your life to your country and the battle takes out your leg, you take time to heal and just get back out there and risk the other limbs. After all, you already offered your life. That truly defines a warrior. Salute!

[@MrJoysiq]

What a hero

[@Qm-supply]

The heart of a Lion- Slava Ukraine!

[@lindahayes100]

I can't find words to express how this makes me feel. They amaze me. Ukraine will win this.❤

[@dinayoung4797]

God Bless him. He really a true hero

[@brianlai4387]

Brave warrior. His disability didn't break his spirit.

[@ruin8891]

His body will soon.

[@dogzdigital]

I wonder if the next disability will break his spirit?

[@regularshiftrs3676]

I wondered what is the problem with the haters. They seem already to lost their mind

[@ethansmith8813]

I don't think missing half a leg is a issue really. Now he's partly bulletproof

[@JunoDiovonaDemihof]

Mad respect for this hero💙💛❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥 Glory to the Heroes!💙💛 Слава Героям!💙💛❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

[@JunoDiovonaDemihof]

@@davidnoelfranks1124 stop your lies! бот

[@PearlTheFrenchie]

Wow what a warrior and an inspiration 💯🔥 slava ukraini 🇬🇧🇺🇦

[@asmo1313]

hero such bravery just..wow

[@elchaposexcitingadventures1674]

I am from Mexico. Proud of you brave soldier. I speak for all the Mexicanos supporting Ukraine and their brave soldiers.

[@alanpowell24]

A REAL hero!

[@zaert21]

I hope he survives the war even if he has to stop fighting in the infantry as he's already lost enough to have earned his peace. It must be also good for morale to see someone fight on despite losing a leg and beat that initial suicidal though after just losing his leg. He's an inspiration to all.

[@vitaliyo5537]

Good morale for his buddies but imagine how badly it lowers morale for the orcs, to see a dude with a prosthetic about to kill you.

[@equarg]

Look up the “Immortal Soldier”. Who fought In the Boar wars, WW1, and WW2. Shot a dozen times, lost an eye and a hand…..and could still fight. Got good with a revolver and grenades. Earned the Victorian Cross!

[@floatingchimney]

He thought about suicide due to fear of being captured - not because the realization he did not have a leg anymore. He mentioned it in his video, it's being captured that he feared and for a very good reason. Seeing what Russian soldiers do to prisoners is not something you want to be alive for.

[@user-gr5jy5ht2b]

if the Russians win, then this guy will be hanged ... like millions of other Ukrainian patriots. Ukraine is fighting to avoid the complete genocide of its people by Russians

[@nanonano2595]

@@equarg big boss?

[@Paul-cc5rp]

This boy has the spirit of a Lion, a Lioness protecting her cubs, if anyone needs a meaning for hero, you’ve just witnessed him!! I hope someone close to him shows him this video and comments. I look forward to seeing the follow up of this young man after the war.

[@GordBrown-ui3hu]

Startling courage.

[@powersonic6255]

Salute and respect to this warrior , fighting for your country and the freedom of your people . SALUTE .

[@jaxongolf]

I'm humbled by this warrior. Watching this brought me to tears; it's hard to describe the emotion. Slava Ukraini. Heroyam slava.

[@sanwuch]

His spirit is unbelievable. Such a brave soldier!

[@foilhat1138]

This is why Ukraine will win.

[@williamwalker3837]

And win they will.👍

[@foilhat1138]

@@sergueivergounov1961 Neskuchne, Storozheve, Blahodatne, Makarivka, Marfopil and Levadne all liberated recently so things are going ok.

[@menyahassan4701]

No buddy it's a sign of a exhausted manpower

[@gont183]

​@@menyahassan4701 you should go fight for Russia once your parents allow you to.

[@nohandler1493]

Its a sign of lack of man power. No good.

[@francescoromano4352]

Such a hero he is, I would like western countries had more people like him.

[@matthewb.7172]

We do, but many will never prove themselves because they don’t have a noble cause to fling themselves towards.

[@dogzdigital]

Western countries don't fight wars like this, they get other countries to fight them on their behalf.

[@vasili-zaitsev]

He is a fool fighting the Kabals money war

[@vasili-zaitsev]

Yeah I bet you want all the children of the world to die for your precious Zelensky war, you Azov psychopath’s just love war and sending anyone but yourself to it 😂

[@amlissa]

What an ignorant comment. I salute this man fighting for his country, but I pray no western country is put into this position AGAIN. This young man is doing this because without men like him his country and way of life would cease to exist…not because it’s something he’d want to do if the circumstances were different.

[@jrjames9106]

Huuuge respect to this soldier 🙌 🙏, stay safe and may the lord keep yall safe 🙏

[@anthonymcneill1465]

I hope his Country appreciates his sacrifice. He is courageous , honorable, giving, dedicated, fierce, and skilled warrior. Good luck from the USA!

[@sparkiekosten5902]

This is the kind of video which is needed more of. War has consequences but his strength to keep going is amazing. Strange how it is sad but heartening at the same time watching this video!

[@blancahuizar4678]

La mejor de las suertes, para ese valiente soldado!

[@jimmygraham5693]

🇺🇸 the whole world needs to pay attention to the Ukraine 🇺🇦. In my opinion all the Ukrainian people are heroes. I pray that this young man has a bright free future. Freedom for Ukraine 🇺🇦. Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦, ❤

[@datacollector345]

🧐🐷🐷😁😁🍑🍑

[@myraestrada9822]

From the Philippines 🇵🇭, a big salute to you "brave soldier of Ukraine🇺🇦".May the Lord continue to protect you and your fellow soldiers...

[@benmcphee4401]

What a hero.

[@vladrazym9955]

Thanks to everyone who supports Ukraine, we appreciate your help ❤

[@SelfProclaimedEmperor]

We love and support Ukraine to the maximum in the US!

[@garfinn4555]

@@SelfProclaimedEmperor No, we don't.

[@boniiris]

Respect. God bless you. Salva Ukraine

[@LiamHanilton-ko8kg]

Very brave young man respect. Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦♥

[@nickisauer9626]

Slava Ukraina. What courage and determination.

[@_metal_militia773]

what a hero! may he win this war and live a long life! slava ukraine.

[@joyrosas6319]

The young hero God bless you.

[@michaelmoses4637]

This is a real soldier, the alliance have to support Ukraine till the end 🇺🇦🔥🇺🇲

[@evilfingers4302]

True Bravery, that man has my Respect!

[@Loriejean54]

Bless you brave soldier!!! Ukraine 🇺🇦 will win.

[@longcastle4863]

For the rest of my life, the Ukrainian people will always be for me, some of our planet's best heroes in this day and age. We need to remember that they are fighting not just for themselves, but for all freedom loving people everywhere. Slava Ukraine!

[@deliafamatigan8764]

I agree with you. Thank you for the live you are giving to Ukrainians.

[@paulblichmann2791]

BS when Russia wins and this is over, you won't give an dime about the former false state of Ukraine.

[@Tuck213]

The world will remember this war and the sacrifices the Ukrainians made

[@larsrons7937]

I haven't seen anybody as determined and so full of *inspiration* as the Ukrainians. 🔱🌻Slava Ukraini! Heroyam Slava!💙💛

[@sarjokujabi9730]

Your western father's and mother's including sisters are not dying that's why u are saying this, keep on killing innocent ukrainians ny saying they are heroes.

[@minimaxmiaandme.4971]

Wow, a hero for sure! A brave, brave young man. Ukraine should be so proud to have him as a citizen. 🇨🇦

[@bastir.826]

True hero

[@bettinamielenz5956]

Professional soldier or not, he is an awesome example as a human being. What an inspiration to the rest of the world, and Ukraine can be very proud to call such men their soldiers! Victory to Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@larsrons7937]

This UA soldier is such *hero.* May he stay safe and well. Indeed all the Ukrainians are heroes. Civilians, soldiers, women, men, old, young, all of them. And so full of *inspiration.* We have as many good reasons to support Ukraine, _all_ the way with _all_ they need, as there are decent, civilised people in the world. 🔱🌻Slava Ukraini! Heroyam Slava! Stay safe!💙💛

[@NE14ABJ2DAY]

Sheer determination alone not to mention the heart you have and if the day comes that I am needed to defend my country due to tyrants I hope to be successful in eliminating the threat. You are inspiring.

[@farmer82c.52]

Such a fantastic hero, absolute inspiration.

[@jorgealves8578]

Não só me arrepia, como também me traz lágrimas aos olhos. Slava Ukraini!

[@larsrons7937]

💙Heroyam Slava!💛

[@Gabriel-dj3kf]

Incrível, verdadeiro herói 👏 Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦🇧🇷

[@antoniomargallo5317]

O teu comentário também me trouxe lágrimas aos olhos.

[@nenealexander6245]

Glory to Ukraine 🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@jaxongolf]

Solamente hablo espanol pero parace que tu commento diga casi lo mismo casa que justamente escribi. Wow. Thank you for commenting and sharing. Heroyam slava.

[@donaldj3286]

Praying for this Brave soul. To be safe.

[@Spartan265]

That prosthetic must be indestructible. It’s gotta carry the weight of his massive balls of steel.

[@oldgundog4705]

Possible self sacrifice for the survival of his country. The definition of a real hero.

[@peejay8519]

Great story! Go Ukraine!

[@Gabriel-dj3kf]

Incredible, this is a true hero 👍🏻 Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦🇧🇷

[@furuwrecker1420]

What a a hero ❤

[@peterballauthor]

Such courage.

[@speedtrap420]

As an amputee myself, I have nothing but respect for this man. Freedom is worth it! Svoboda! Slava!

[@terrynicewonger5434]

Guys like this make Others understand what they take for granted ever day….if you don’t see it you will never be a True Patriot to any Country! God Bless these Men ….

[@jasonhare8540]

I know he's only got the one leg but how does he get around the battlefield with those massive balls ....

[@Wargasm54]

Damn. Talk about a “man-up”. Much respect to this dude. 99% of people would whine and be miserable for the rest of their lives. Wow. Hard core hero. Badass. Stay frosty.

[@kisigejude9857]

May God keep this brave man to see the victory of Ukraine

[@Ea-pb2tu]

What an absolute maniac. I hope he survives this war and gets to live out his life in a free and prosperous Ukraine.

[@krt5524]

What a true warrior serving his country. Symbolic, fighting on to defeat the evil that invaded Ukraine. You have my deepest respect soldier !!

[@marymarlow3646]

What a happy positive courageous young man. I can imagine how exhilarating it must be for him to be in the thick of it again instead of sitting on the couch. And how terrifying for his family and girlfriend. Please let him survive to join in the victory celebrations 🇺🇦💪🇺🇦

[@native5698]

Jesus this guy got heart than all the Russian military combined

[@H270787]

Thank you for your service, dear defender !!!

[@eeyore345]

😢 my deepest respect and best wishes that Ukraine will be victorious soon and this young brave hero will see this war end and live a fruitful live afterwards. ❤❤❤❤ 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@robertdriscoll9113]

This is why Ukraine Will win Ukraine people don't give up

[@raulvinals]

That's the SPIRIT, Yehor. Watching this video from the comfort of my house in Canada makes me think of some people with their entire body that choose a different 'life'. Needless to say that you, YEHOR, are an example of courage an inspiration, not only for me, but for many people in this world. Wish you the best! 💖!💕!❤️!💖 SLAVA UKRAINE❤❤ Raúl from Toronto, Canada. What a Soldier!!! MAN !!! BRAVO!!!

[@katiem6773]

Yehor, you are an amazing courageous man. I wish you the best in the future. 🥰🇨🇦

[@TeresaEliz]

😢Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦♥️♥️♥️

[@josephaisenberg8806]

The un conquerable Ukrainian spirit. I'm proud to be born in Ukraine . Proud of all Ukraine 🇺🇦.

[@johnaitken1839]

Well done mate. Big steel balls there. ⚽️⚽️

[@erkal1081]

God bless Him and his family and Ukraine 🙏 this man deserves some sort of medal... 🙏♥️

[@frankhynd885]

You are a very brave soldier!

[@thaiexpress7690]

My respect to the soldier

[@deecee1522]

SLAVA UKRAINI❤‍🔥

[@RachelScott-gr2tz]

He's incredible good luck stay safe ❤

[@UNITED-WITH-UKRAINE]

Talk about love for your country! What a hero ❤❤❤❤ love from Canada 🇨🇦

[@CoffeeFiend1]

Honestly it's very risky being back on the front with a prostetic leg like that. Mainly due to how much his balls weigh.

[@rovanopong9613]

Hahaha

[@Tpry]

Ru$$ian bot$$?

[@p.n.gwynne]

i hope he doesn't lose the other one