"Îmi curgeau lacrimile, dar trebuia să tai". Și-a amputat singur piciorul și a rămas izolat pe linia frontului
Kostiantin Vlasenko, a Ukrainian soldier, survived 491 days on the front line, amputating his own leg to escape. After losing his comrade, he was evacuated by drone, marking a historic rescue. Vlasenko endured extreme conditions, hiding from enemy drones and receiving supplies via drone deliveries. His leg necrosed due to frostbite, leading him to perform the amputation himself. Despite the harrowing experience, he remained defiant against Russian forces. His story highlights the resilience and bravery of soldiers in conflict zones.