Everest without limits: Ukraine's secret service and Roman Bebekh drop powerful new film
Still from "Everest: Limitless"
A new documentary, "Everest: Limitless," by journalist Roman Bebekh, has been released. The film tells the incredible story of the first Ukrainian veterans with amputations who managed to reach Everest Base Camp, located at an altitude of 5,280 meters, as reported by the YouTube channel Bombardyr.
The film captures the journey of HUR (Ukrainian Military Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine) special forces fighters Ivan Tarn (callsign "Artan") and Oleksandr Dashko (callsign "KRAKEN"), who covered dozens of kilometers of mountain trails despite severe injuries and prosthetics.
They were accompanied by climbers Tetiana Yalovchak and Taras Pozdnii, as well as the film's author, who witnessed every step of this expedition.
A pre-premiere screening of the film and a meeting with the heroes took place at "Kharkter Park" in the village of Kriukivshchyna. The participants shared not only their journey experiences but also their personal reflections.
"This isn't just a documentary about mountains. It's a story about the superhumans of our time. We wanted to show their motivation, the challenges, and those moments when it seems like there's no strength left—but they keep moving forward," Bebekh shared during the discussion.
And indeed, the film became a powerful testament that even after injuries and amputations, life goes on, fully, with adventure and inspiration. It also sends a message to everyone going through a difficult stage of recovery: you are not alone, and you have the strength to climb even your personal Everest.
"Don't listen to anyone. You were given a second chance—use it 1,000%. When I was lying in that forest after the injury, I realized I hadn't truly lived yet. And now—I've been given a second chance, and I must make the most of it,” said KRAKEN.
Artan emphasized that the servicemen "showed that life continues after injuries and amputations, and it can be full, exciting, and even adventurous."
It's worth noting that the expedition was part of the veteran project "Limitless," which is now officially becoming a public organization. Its mission is to help veterans recover physically and mentally and to draw international attention to the needs of those affected by the Russian-Ukrainian war.
Presentation of the film "Everest: Limitless" (photo: Limitless)
Earlier, we reported that the film Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors was restored and shown in Kyiv.
