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Why they didn’t want to serve but then did: stories of mobilized
Source: https://life.pravda.com.ua/society/do-cogo-ne-hotilosya-sluzhiti-a-potim-zahotilosya-istoriji-mobilizovanih-viyskovosluzhbovciv-hartiji-312461/ …
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Preparing UAV ammunition and understanding his role in war
He now prepares ammunition for UAVs. He does not regret his choice and says it was here that he finally understood his role in the war. 13/
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Ukrainian tailor from Kharkiv joins army after draft notice
“Tin,” 45, from Kharkiv, a tailor and father of two. He joined after receiving a draft notice and deliberately chose a role where he could be useful. 12/
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Ukrainian welder Vano, 45, completed three combat deployments under fire.
“Vano,” 45, from Kamianske, an electric and gas welder. He has completed three combat deployments, the longest lasting 52 days, under artillery, mortar fire, and drones. 10/
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Mobilized Ukrainian ‘Baron’, 33, reluctant soldier
“Baron,” 33, from Kharkiv region. He worked in construction and was mobilized in April 2025. His first deployment lasted 25 days, the second 45. He admits he did not want to join the army. 8/
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First battlefield aid: shrapnel injury teaches the value of learned skills.
During one deployment, he treated a wounded comrade with a shrapnel injury to the shoulder for the first time. That moment showed him the real price of every movement and every learned skill. 7/
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Ukrainian construction worker becomes combat medic in Khartiia
“Kaban,” 29, a construction worker from Ternopil. He entered the army after a random document check. In Khartiia, he retrained as a combat medic despite having no medical background. 6/
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45 days under mortar and FPV drone fire: fear and discipline kept him alive
He spent 45 days on positions. Mortar fire and FPV drones became routine. Fear never disappeared, he says, but attention and discipline kept him alive. 5/
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Aquarius Receives Draft Notice, Prepares for War
“Vodoliiy,” 40, a sales manager from Poltava. He received his draft notice in May 2025. He spent a month closing personal matters and building a financial reserve, knowing preparation matters for survival.