Ukrainian fighter plays trembita in Donetsk region: Watch video 

They posted the video on their Instagram.

In the heart of the war, in the Donetsk region, photographers Vlada Liberova and Kostyantyn Liberov have documented a powerful and touching moment. 

Photo: Vlada Liberova and Kostyantyn Liberov

The name of the man in the video is Bohdan, a soldier from the 10th separate mountain assault brigade "Edelweiss" in the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Though originally hailing from Transcarpathia, Bohdan is now in Donetsk, defending his homeland against the enemy.

Photo: Vlada Liberova and Kostyantyn Liberov

Gifted a trembita as an unusual souvenir by friends, it transformed into a deep passion. In his free time, Bohdan immerses himself in the world of the trembita, reading about it, watching YouTube videos, and practicing.

Photo: Vlada Liberova and Kostyantyn Liberov

“At dawn, far from prying eyes, he fills the Donetsk region with the powerful sounds of this traditional instrument, as if these melodies are etched into the very DNA of his people,” the photographers’ post reads. 

Photo: Vlada Liberova and Kostyantyn Liberov

Back home, Bohdan's little daughter Nastya eagerly awaits his return. She gave him a toy dog charm that he proudly wears on his armor. Nastya has a matching toy at home, and together, they've made a special promise. When Bohdan returns, they will exchange these cherished toys, a symbol of their unbreakable bond.

In the midst of war, these images and the video serve as a poignant reminder of the human stories behind the headlines.

Note: Trembita is a traditional wooden horn used by Hutsuls, Ukrainian highlanders in western Ukraine.