One brother died, the other became disabled. The war mercilessly hit Valentyna’s family. She managed to leave Kherson region. But her brothers did not. The younger one was tortured. When the middle brother, Ivan, tried to lead Maksym and his family around the enemy posts, they were blown up by a mine. Ivan’s back was broken. The younger one, all wounded, ran for help and was shot.
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