For one Ukrainian war amputee, rebuilding is painful after a Russian strike killed her husband
Summary
Iryna Nakonechna, a Ukrainian woman who lost her leg and husband in a Russian missile attack, is rebuilding her life with a prosthetic limb while coping with deep personal loss. She undergoes physical therapy to regain mobility and represents the many Ukrainians adapting after injuries from the ongoing war.Key Facts
- Iryna Nakonechna lost her left leg and her husband in a Russian missile strike last year.
- She removed most personal belongings from her home except a portrait of her and her husband.
- Nakonechna knits toy capybaras, an animal seen as a symbol among Ukrainian amputees.
- She still walks with a limp and uses a cane due to limited mobility in her arms.
- Physical therapist Anastasiia Stetsenko helps Nakonechna build strength and confidence in walking.
- Prosthetic limbs have become a visible symbol of survival in Ukraine amid the war.
- The number of war-related amputees in Ukraine is rising due to ongoing attacks with landmines, artillery, missiles, and drones.
- Rehabilitation and prosthetic services in Ukraine are expanding to meet growing needs.
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