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Prince Harry praises war veterans on surprise visit to Ukraine

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The Duke of Sussex completed a two-day trip to Lviv under a strict security blackout to bolster morale among injured service personnel. Addressing crowds amidst ongoing Russian missile strikes, he affirmed global backing for the nation and lauded its resilience. During tours of rehabilitation centers like the Superhumans Center, he observed cutting-edge trauma treatments, including an experimental spinal cord stimulator that helps a paralyzed veteran walk. He also connected with athletes training for the upcoming Invictus Games and engaged directly with recuperating troops.

Key points

  • Ukraine has developed world-leading expertise in treating complex trauma injuries while s…: Ukraine has developed world-leading expertise in treating complex trauma injuries while supporting more than 150,000 injured veterans.
  • The Duke of Sussex assured Ukrainian troops of continued global support and expressed con…: The Duke of Sussex assured Ukrainian troops of continued global support and expressed confidence in their eventual victory.
  • Prince Harry committed the Invictus Games organization to helping Ukraine host the intern…: Prince Harry committed the Invictus Games organization to helping Ukraine host the international sporting event once the war concludes.

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The Duke of Sussex has received an enthusiastic welcome in a surprise visit to Ukraine to support injured war veterans, meeting Ukrainian competitors taking part in his Invictus Games.

There were emotional scenes as he was applauded by injured service men and women in Lviv, where he told his audience: "You're going to win the war."

Prince Harry spent two days at events for veterans, with a press blackout for security reasons until he had left Ukraine, as the country continues to face missile attacks from Russia.

Ukraine has more than 150,000 injured war veterans and the prince visited projects supporting their treatment and rehabilitation.

"Ukraine now is experiencing elements of war that no other country has experienced before," he said - with technology advancing in areas such as drone warfare, but also in protecting cities and providing treatment.

A mobile phone app is where Ukrainians look for air raid warnings, telling them the direction, timing and type of any incoming missiles.

At the Superhumans Center near Lviv, Harry was shown how growing numbers of injured veterans receive…

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