The 30-year-old Vyacheslav Smyslov is a father of three. Born and raised in Mariupol, he joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine in 2015. On February 24, 2022, Vyacheslav evacuated his wife and children from Mariupol to Uman and then returned to his comrades in the 28th brigade.
 
Six months ago, Vyacheslav came under fire from a Russian drone near Bakhmut, resulting in the loss of his hand.
 
“This drone didn’t land so well for me. Well, for it, it was successful, but not for me. However, what I want to tell you is that its mission wasn’t accomplished because I am still alive,” he says.
 
Vyacheslav Smyslov came to the “Nezlamni” center for prosthetics, and a bionic prosthesis was his choice.
 
Nazar Bagniuk, the head of the prosthetics department at “Nezlamni” center, says that the advantage of the bionic prosthesis is the eight grips that Vyacheslav can control through impulses.
 
“Bionic prosthetics are not a one-size-fits-all solution; it’s not a cure-all. The success of most operations and adaptations depends on the individual, on their diligence and effort,” says Nazar Bagniuk.


After the completion of the prosthesis installation, Smyslov will travel to visit his family in Uman.
 
“My son at the kindergarten has already told everyone that his dad is a transformer, and everyone is eager to see this hand. Now, for my children, I am a superhero who, despite facing adversity, is always positive and ready to conquer,” adds the soldier.
 
When the treatment is completed, Vyacheslav plans to return to the front lines.