Soldier Vitalii Kyryliuk, call sign DIRECTOR

Vitalii Kyryliuk, callsign DIRECTOR – officer, scout, commander, patriot.

Since 2015, he has defended Ukraine, serving in the 21st Battalion "Sarmat," the 56th Brigade, the State Border Guard Service, studying at the Naval Academy, and since 2023, leading the ground and aerial intelligence gathering and processing unit of the 15th Mobile Border Detachment "Steel Border".

His war continues. But now, it’s a fight for life.

On October 30, 2023, Vitalii suffered a severe injury near the village of Topoli in the Kharkiv region. He survived after 12 hours of waiting for evacuation, assisting his comrades. But that was just the beginning of his ordeal.

Following his injury, on March 24, 2024, Vitalii suffered an ischemic stroke, leading to severe consequences:

• Bulbar syndrome (serious impairments in speech, swallowing, and breathing);
• Severe tetraparesis (significant weakness in all limbs);
• Dysfunction of pelvic organs (loss of control over physiological processes).

"The state provided one month of rehabilitation. But that’s not enough!
And what happens next? Nothing. Doctors make no promises. But without proper long-term rehabilitation, Vitalii may never walk again." – says his mother.

Rehabilitation at the "Agape" Center – his chance for recovery!

At the specialized "Agape" center, Vitalii will receive:

• Intensive therapy to restore mobility;
• Physical rehabilitation to rebuild muscle strength;
• Speech therapy to improve communication and swallowing;
• Neurorehabilitation to help restore brain function.

This rehabilitation is extremely expensive, but it offers a real chance for him to regain his life.

"He hasn’t received a single penny. So we – his family and supporters – are his only hope!" – says his mother.

Vitalii was discharged straight from intensive care. Despite receiving a first-degree disability status due to his combat injury, the state has not paid him:

• One-time financial assistance;
• Final salary payments;
• Compensation for gear and equipment;
• Accrued leave pay (dating back to 2018!).

His family has already won a legal case to confirm his status, but the fight for rightful payments continues.

We can help!

Vitalii is not just a soldier—he saved his comrades, fought for us, and never gave up, neither on the battlefield nor after his injury. Now, he is fighting for his life, and this fight depends on us.

Vitalii defended us. Now it’s our turn to stand by him!

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The fundraising campaign for the rehabilitation of Vitalii, callsign DIREKTOR, has been successfully completed! Thanks to your support, he completed a specialized rehabilitation course at the «AGAPE» center, and the results are truly impressive.

What progress has Vitalii made after rehabilitation?

Through daily training and the professional approach of the rehabilitation team, Vitalii has:

• Learned to operate an electric wheelchair, giving him greater independence in everyday life;
• Mastered the correct positioning techniques in bed and the wheelchair, helping prevent pressure sores;
• Learned how to transfer independently between the bed and wheelchair using a special transfer board;
• Significantly improved the strength and endurance of his core, upper, and lower limbs;
• Improved posture control, both while sitting and standing with the aid of a standing frame.

 

COLLECTED AND TRANSFERRED: UAH 108,900

 

These are not just physical improvements — they are steps toward a more independent and comfortable life. However, the journey to full recovery continues.

What’s next?

Rehabilitation is ongoing! The next course is scheduled for April at a cost of 58,800 UAH. The fight for recovery isn’t over, so we’re continuing the fundraising campaign.

Leaving no wounded soldier behind is a matter of honor and dignity!

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The fundraiser for Vitalii Kyryliuk has been closed at the request of his mother.

Vitalii suffered a recurrent stroke. At this stage, he cannot be transported. He also needs surgery to remove a fragment from a vertebra before the next course of rehabilitation, but doctors have recommended postponing the procedure until his condition stabilizes after the stroke. Therefore, the next course of recovery is currently not possible.

The funds that were raised will be directed to cover the rehabilitation of Oleksandr Chybisov, call sign CHIP. This decision was made responsibly and with respect for every contribution.

We thank Vitalii’s family for their trust. If needed, we ask them to seek support through the available programs; the foundation is always in contact. We send Vitalii our sincere words of support and believe in his recovery.