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Ukraine's 'Bachelor' showcases young war veteran

A photogenic young soldier who lost both legs on the frontline stars in Ukraine’s version of the popular reality show “The Bachelor,” showcasing the increasing number of war-wounded Ukrainians as attractive heroes, not victims.

NPR’s Joanna Kakissis reports from Kyiv.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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