A blind Ukrainian veteran turns pottery into a business and mentors others | TheBriefWire
A blind Ukrainian veteran turns pottery into a business and mentors others
Published 12 June 2026 ยท general
A Ukrainian veteran, blinded in the Bakhmut battle, has found new purpose teaching pottery to fellow visually impaired soldiers. Ivan Shostak, who lost his sight
A Ukrainian veteran, blinded in the Bakhmut battle, has found new purpose teaching pottery to fellow visually impaired soldiers. Ivan Shostak, who lost his sight and family after his injury, now mentors others, transforming a rehabilitation exercise into a thriving business. His work offers a powerful example of resilience and finding meaning after trauma.