A Ukrainian veteran who lost his sight in combat is now running a pottery initiative and mentoring other visually impaired former soldiers. The Independent and other outlets describe the veteran learning pottery during rehabilitation and then developing it into a practical craft and livelihood. Times of India adds that he became blind during the fighting near Bakhmut and that the injury significantly changed his life, including losing family members after the attack. After his rehabilitation, he starts teaching pottery to fellow veterans who are also living with visual impairments, using the activity both as training and as support. The outlets report that his work helps participants find routine, skills, and a sense of purpose after trauma. While details such as the exact location of the programme and the size of the business vary across coverage, the core points are consistent: a blinded Ukrainian veteran uses pottery as a path to recovery, builds a business from the craft, and mentors others with similar experiences.