How a Ukrainian veteran injured fighting for Bakhmut finds peace in pottery

Ivan Shostak, a Ukrainian veteran injured in Bakhmut, finds solace in pottery, using it as a therapeutic outlet for his trauma. After losing his sight in combat, he struggles with guilt over the deaths of his comrades. Despite limited access to rehabilitation services in Ukraine, he has turned his passion for pottery into a means of support and healing. Ivan's nonprofit, Pottery in the Dark, aims to teach pottery to other veterans and blind children, helping them cope with their challenges. The ongoing war has left many veterans like Ivan facing significant obstacles in rehabilitation and integration into society.