In addition to shortages of weapons and artillery in its war with Russia, Ukraine faces a critical

manpower problem. Its troops are weary after more than two years of fighting. Tens of thousands

have been grievously wounded and the military

is struggling to replenish ranks. On a recent trip to Ukraine, producer Sam Lane and I reported

on both of those challenges. For 22 year old soldier Ivan Kovalik, these small steps are a huge leap forward in his recovery.

Last September, on the front lines in eastern Ukraine he

was picking up equipment with a fellow soldier and was hit in a Russian strike.

It was a small projectile but it flew right at us. It just happened to find us.

It took three excruciating hours to evacuate Kovalek.

To be honest, I don't remember much.

I was in and out of consciousness.

My friends tried to cheer me up so I didn't fall asleep. By the time he received treatment

both legs needed to be amputated. About a month ago he received a coveted and

rare spot here at the superhuman center in the Western

region of Lviv.

Superhumans launched in April of 2023, providing free care to Ukrainians wounded in the war.

Custom prosthetics, specialized rehabilitation services, psychological treatment, and most recently reconstructive surgery.

More than 400 patients have received care here.

Over 560 prosthetics distributed. They now average about 70 new patients a month, though

thousands apply for a spot. When I first got here I immediately felt a good cheerful atmosphere.

I knew everyone was a specialist in their field.

I trusted them completely.

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