When Bohdan Bunchak returned from eastern Ukraine in February 2024 after half a year of active service, he could not face going back to his previous life as a visual artist. The 29-year-old had been discharged from military service due to a spinal injury and, worse, his traumatic experience on the front lines had left him with suicidal thoughts.
Postcard from Kyiv: Can Ukraine heal the mental scars of its veterans?
Anna Morgan profiles two cash-strapped projects struggling to offer mental health support to soldiers returning from the front line.