Media Center Ukraine Producer Department

Serhiy Petrenko, a soldier with the pseudonym “Bashnya” — Natalia Petrenko’s son — died on the night of July 29, 2022. The soldier encountered a full-scale invasion in Mariupol, defended the city, then Azovstal, and before being taken prisoner on orders, he called his parents and told them to prepare his ammunition so that he could rejoin the army upon his return.

Serhiy Petrenko’s name was on one of the first lists of those killed during the russian terrorist attack in Olenivka. His mother, Natalia, decided not to shut herself away in her grief and to support Serhiy’s comrades. In memory of her son, she created the online platform “Basht,” which helps military personnel find their place in civilian life.

Natalia and her like-minded friends gathered useful information for veterans in one place: from medical, psychological, and legal assistance to courses and training.

Journalists can speak with Natalia Petrenko both online and in person in Kyiv, by prior arrangement.

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The Ukrainian Amputee Football Cup has begun. In total, the tournament will bring together 16 teams from different regions of the country, who will compete for one of the main national trophies.

In recent matches, all quarterfinalists have already been determined and will continue the fight. On March 14-15, the quarterfinal matches of the Ukrainian Amputee Football Cup will take place, and the Final Four will be held in Kyiv on March 21 and 22.

For reference: The Strong League project was launched by the Ukrainian Football Association in 2024 with the aim of involving people with amputated limbs and limb function impairments in the most popular game in the world.

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