Ukrainian commander sped through ‘kill zone’ to save wounded troops

The feat, which captured Ukraine's attention, earned former science teacher Vladyslav Polskyi, 29, the country's highest military honor.

Vladyslav Polskyi, a former science teacher turned combat commander, saw two wounded soldiers stranded on the battlefield and knew he had to do something.

His feat captured the country's attention and earned him its highest military honour

KHARKIV REGION, Ukraine, Aug 26 - Seeing two wounded fighters stranded on the battlefield — one of them still strapped to a land drone immobilized by a Russian strike — Ukrainian commander Vladyslav Polskyi knew he had to do something.