Russian Soldier from Yakutia Cuts Off Own Leg and Survives 17 Days in Trench

Ayakhmin, a soldier from Yakutia, survived after cutting off his leg to get out of his trench after 17 days.

Anatoly Ayakhmin, a 25-year-old soldier, cut off his own leg when he was wounded on March 12 after his unit got stuck in the icy trench for 17 days.

Ayakhmin Crawled for Two Hours

After amputating his own leg, Ayakhmin crawled for two hours in the freezing cold to get to his camp.

The soldier is now recovering in a hospital in Siberia, where he is receiving treatment for his injuries.

Appended Leg Due to Gangrene

Ayakhmin was reportedly in an intensive care unit due to gangrene but is now in stable condition after his leg was amputated.

According to reports, he was in excruciating pain due to a severely frostbitten foot and the possibility of amputation was discussed prior to him taking action.

Ambushed and Outnumbered

Ayakhmin's unit was ambushed by Ukrainian fighters near the village of Novosadovoe in the Donetsk region on March 12. The soldiers were outnumbered and outgunned, and they were forced to retreat under heavy fire.

During the retreat, Ayakhmin was wounded in the leg. He was unable to walk, and his comrades were unable to carry him. With no way out, he made the difficult decision to cut off his own leg.

Ayahkmin's Heroism

Ayakhmin's story is a testament to the strength and courage of the Russian soldiers fighting in Ukraine. Despite being outnumbered and outgunned, they continue to fight bravely for their country.

Ayakhmin's heroism is an inspiration to all who hear his story. He is a true hero who has shown that anything is possible if you have the will to survive.