The millionaire who serves in the Armed Forces of Ukraine shared what he gained from the war.


The millionaire is conducting business on the front line
A former millionaire from Kyiv, Ilya Lif, who once owned real estate, a coffee business, and a yacht, decided to join the army at the beginning of the war. He now commands a drone unit in the 49th Assault Battalion 'Carpathian Sich'. The changes that have occurred in his life due to the war are shared in an interview.
'I gained more courage. Wisdom. I certainly gained skills, knowledge in the field of building drone-controlled technology' - said Ilya Lif.
He claims that the war has changed his view on life. Money is no longer important to him; what matters now is spending Time with family. He appreciates the opportunity to be at home and enjoy the presence of loved ones. Joining the army has also changed his goals and views on various things.
Previously, Ilya Lif talked about a special operation by Ukrainian special forces that disrupted NATO training. He also spoke about the actions of the SBU's special unit and the defense of Avdiivka.
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