Ukrainian Veterans Find Healing Through Theatre

Some Ukrainian soldiers who were hurt in the war with Russia have found a new way to heal.

They joined a theatre group called Veterans’ Theatre.

Even though many of them lost arms, legs, or eyes, they learned to act and perform on stage.

Their director, Olha Semyoshkina, made special roles for each person based on their injuries.

One actor, Andrii Onopriienko, lost his eyes but memorized his lines by listening.

Another, Yehor Babenko, has severe burns and missing fingers but still performed.

They all worked hard for months and finally performed in Kyiv.

The audience loved their show and some even cried.

The actors say that even though they were hurt, they are not giving up and life can still be good.