Serhii Nazarenko, a former ballroom dance instructor from Kyiv, shares his harrowing experience following a landmine explosion during a military assault in Luhansk. He recalls the shock of losing his leg and the urgency of applying a tourniquet. Despite his severe injury, he emphasizes the safety of his squad members. Having joined the Ukrainian National Guard's elite Omega group, Nazarenko performed various roles in combat until his injury required recovery in Kyiv. His journey showcases the resilience and unexpected paths faced by those affected by the war in Ukraine.
I was wide awake when I lost my leg. We were in Luhansk, and my squad was ordered to assault a Russian position in the treelines.
I never thought I'd join the military. Before Russia invaded in 2022, I was a sales relations manager for a customer service company.
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