«If in life you have a goal that you are aware of,
then you have something to strive for,
something to work toward.
My goal was to return to service,
to our big family»
Andriy Rubliuk
fighter of the “Artan” special forces unit, Defence Intelligence of Ukraine
Andriy Rubliuk, a warrior with the call sign "Zvir" ("Beast"), is walking a path that few could ever endure. Behind him are countless successful special operations. During one of these missions, he suffered a devastating injury after stepping on an enemy mine.
He lost both arms, a leg, and an eye — but Andriy began the hardest fight of his life: battling with superhuman effort to return to his brothers-in-arms.
«We teach our fighters first of all to think – to use their intellect to complete missions for the good of Ukraine»
MORE ABOUT ANDRIY
For the past two years, Andriy has been using mechanical prosthetics.
"Andriy has a dream – to take part in national shooting competitions," says his comrade-in-arms “Tarik.”
"He has every chance of success: he shoots precisely and confidently. But with mechanical prosthetics, it is many times harder than with bionic ones."
Documentary film “Artanets” – an incredible story of Andriy Rubliuk’s will to live.
Prosthetic Components Needed
Andriy is an experienced user of upper-limb mechanical prosthetics and a hydraulic knee module. He has been using prosthetics for over 2 years, with daily use exceeding 10 hours in both professional and everyday activities. For his full rehabilitation, the following are required:
Taska Hand
Bionic hands
COAPT
Sensor system
Kneuro
Microprocessor-controlled knee module
Why Fundraising?
5 235 600 UAH
The required amount in national currency, calculated at the USD exchange rate of the National Bank of Ukraine at the start of the campaign
Yes, prosthetics for servicemen in Ukraine are fully covered by the state.
However, bionic prosthetics are extremely expensive.
Prosthetics of this level are not yet available through the state system – it would be an enormous financial burden for our country, especially during an active war.
That is why Andriy’s comrades, together with the
Protez Foundation have launched this campaign.
The goal is to raise funds for the necessary components for bionic prosthetics. The installation itself will remain free of charge.
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