Veterans of the GUR of Ukraine, Taras Prots (the “KRAKEN” unit) and Serhiy Shikun (Department of Active Actions of GUR), who sustained serious injuries during the war, successfully completed one of the toughest races in the world - the Spartan Ultra World Championship, held in the town of Morzine in the French Alps. The participants covered 52 kilometers of mountainous terrain on prosthetics, which included over 60 obstacles and an elevation gain of more than 2,800 meters. The entire endeavor took 9.5 hours. Both fighters have combat injuries and amputations but continue to serve actively in Ukraine, proving the unbreakable spirit of Ukrainian warriors.

“The experience was incredible. We feel exhausted, but we never considered dropping out, as we have a mission and must achieve our goal,” shares Taras Prots.

“It was quite a strong challenge, but we overcame it, and that’s awesome. It’s all about character, the will to live, the desire to remain unyielding, to be strong. For ourselves first, then for others,” explains Serhiy Shikun about his motivation.

The participation of GUR veterans in the Spartan Ultra World Championship is part of a campaign to raise 1 million UAH within the Limitless project for the rehabilitation of GUR veterans of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine who lost limbs due to injuries.