Soldier Andrii Khvorostianyi Copied!

My name is Andrii Khvorostianyi. In 2022, from the very beginning of the full-scale war, I stood up to defend Ukraine as a mobilized volunteer. I had not planned a military career and had not thought that one day I would have to take up arms. At that time everything was very simple for me: the war had begun, therefore I had to defend my land, my home, and my loved ones.

During my service I sustained more than one wound. The most severe occurred while carrying out a combat mission in Chasiv Yar.

During the deployment of our unit, an artillery shelling began. Two 120-millimeter mortar shells exploded next to me. I sustained shrapnel wounds and a concussion, but did not lose consciousness. I made my way to shelter on my own, provided myself with first aid, and for approximately another three to four hours continued to carry out the combat mission. Already at the position, a fellow soldier helped remove the fragments that remained in the body and applied a new dressing.

We completed the mission. But the consequences of that day stayed with me for a long time.

After the wound, my left arm began to go numb. Approximately half a year later, the first stroke occurred. I survived it, recovered as best I could, and continued to work. In mid-2025 a second stroke occurred. The left side of the body began to go numb again. And again I recovered in order to return to work.

At the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026, a third stroke occurred. This time the body was no longer able to cope with the consequences as quickly. I partially lost my vision, memory, mobility, and sensitivity of the left side of the body.

During an examination at the hospital, doctors discovered an aneurysm, as well as foci of the consequences of concussions and the strokes that had been suffered. I was referred to the Romodanov Institute of Neurosurgery, where a complex surgery was performed — a craniotomy and clipping of the aneurysm.

After the surgery, I was given three months of leave. But I understood: simply waiting for the body to recover on its own was not possible. So I began working independently. Then I sought further treatment, approached various medical facilities, and underwent treatment and rehabilitation. I very much wanted to regain what I had lost. Movement. Sensitivity. Memory. The ordinary feeling of my own body.

But for a long time there was almost no noticeable result.

Eventually our medic brought me to the “Markiv Rehab” Medical Center. And it was there that for the first time in a long time I felt that I was truly coming back to life.

Noticeable changes appeared. The body began to respond better to the work, and along with this, faith in my own strength returned. After everything that had happened, this feeling means a great deal to me. Because when you fight for a long time and see almost no result, at some point it is especially important to understand: recovery is possible. You simply have to keep going.

Health problems remain. Much work still lies ahead. But now I know that this path has meaning.

My nearest goal is to complete one more specialized rehabilitation course at “Markiv Rehab,” to consolidate the results already achieved, and to continue regaining mobility, sensitivity, and independence. It is precisely to pay for this course that I need help today.

I have been through a great deal over these years. War, wounds, concussions, three strokes, a complex surgery, and a long recovery. And perhaps the most important thing all of this has taught me is not to stop after the first, second, or even third setback.

Right now I very much want to recover and return home.

And I also have one simple dream — a home of my own. Nothing special. Simply a place where one day I will be able to return, open the door, and think: “That’s it. I am home.”

Right now I still have my path to travel to reach that home. And the next step on it is rehabilitation.

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The fundraiser for the rehabilitation of Andrii Khvorostianyi has been successfully closed. The need has been fully covered, and Andrii has already completed the recovery course. And we have results that we very much want to share.

After several concussions, a middle cerebral artery aneurysm, a hemorrhage, and a complex surgery, Andrii was left with left-sided hemiparesis. He could barely feel his left arm and leg, motor functions were impaired, and pain was a constant concern.

According to the rehabilitation specialists, after the course of therapy the functions were significantly restored. Movement improved considerably, sensitivity returned, and the pain disappeared.

We sincerely thank everyone who supports our defenders. Special gratitude to the team of rehabilitation specialists for their professional work and such an important result.

There is still work to be done ahead. But today we see the most important thing — this path delivers results. And we believe that even more victories for Andrii over the consequences of severe concussions lie ahead.

 

COLLECTED AND TRANSFERRED: UAH 28,600.04