Ukraine war: ‘My brother saved my life – but lost his own’
Maksym saved Ivan’s life in Bakhmut, then stayed to lead their men. A week later he was dead. …
For the past year, Maksym and Ivan’s parents had been living their sons’ battles vicariously. Lilia and Serhii were having sleepless nights too – waiting anxiously to hear from their boys. They’d often receive a short text to reassure them, says Lilia – “We’re good, mum.”