Mar 21 • 13:02 UTC 🇨🇿 Czechia Aktuálně.cz

Buried soldier called home. Video and heartbreaking story spread across Ukraine

A Ukrainian soldier, previously believed to be dead, made a surprise call to his mother, leading to a viral video that has touched many hearts in Ukraine.

In a poignant incident that has captivated emotions across Ukraine, a video has surfaced showing a mother receiving an unexpected call from her son, believed to be dead for years. Nazar Dalecký, a soldier who had been buried after being declared dead, reached out to his family after enduring years in Russian captivity. This heartwarming moment not only rejuvenated a family's hope but also brought to light the personal tragedies experienced during the ongoing conflict, as reported by the British newspaper The Guardian.

Nazar, a volunteer soldier in the Ukrainian army following the Russian invasion, had been routinely calling his mother, Natálie, every day at the same time to reassure her of his safety. However, one day he went silent, and a mysterious call followed shortly after, informing Natálie that her son had been captured. The unknown caller left her in shock with the chilling words, "I am the one who captured him," before ending the call abruptly, marking the beginning of a devastating ordeal for the family.

The emotional turmoil intensified when, a year later, the family was informed of Nazar's supposed death, confirmed through DNA testing. Following this news, his body was buried, and his possessions distributed among relatives. Despite her heartbreak, Natálie continued to visit her son's grave weekly, praying for him every Sunday, until the miraculous news of his survival broke, providing a flicker of hope amid the relentless sorrow of war.

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