In Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, countless defenders and rescue workers are suffering severe facial and head injuries that have changed their lives overnight. Together with our partner organization in Dnipro, Ukraine Aid Berlin has now been able to give three seriously wounded men a glimmer of hope for the future.
With €3,119, we financed three custom-fit implants made of biocompatible titanium. They are precisely tailored to each patient's anatomy using modern 3D printing technology, tested on plastic models, and checked in the laboratory.
Behind every implant lies a moving story:
Novel (45): The father of two daughters was severely wounded in the head, jaw, and upper body by mortar fire near Pokrovsk in October 2025. After more than a year of surgeries and rehabilitation, he has now successfully received a highly complex facial and jaw implant.
Oleksandr (33): After more than twelve years in the Ukrainian ambulance service, the father of a nine-year-old daughter joined the defense forces. In August 2026, he suffered life-threatening head injuries in a serious accident, requiring the removal of part of his skull. His custom-made skull implant will be fitted once he has recovered from a severe infection.
Ihor (43): At the start of the Russian invasion, Ihor volunteered for service. In May 2026, he was wounded in the Donetsk region by shrapnel in his face, dangerously close to his eye socket. On November 11, 2026, he successfully received a custom-fitted implant.
These three stories demonstrate the immediate impact of your donations: they give those who have given everything for the freedom of their fellow human beings a chance at healing. We wish Roman, Oleksandr, and Ihor strength and a full recovery – and thank all our supporters.
