Wounded Calgary man awarded medal for bravery in Ukraine (opens original article in a new tab)

A Calgary man wounded in a Russian drone strike while serving in Ukraine has been awarded a sacrifice medal by the Ukrainian Canadian Congress for his bravery and service.

• Calgary man Mac Hughes received Ukrainian Canadian Sacrifice Medal for his service in Ukraine
• Hughes was wounded by Russian drone strike, suffering burns to 30% of his body
• Hughes has rejoined his military unit in Kyiv after recovery from injuries
• Ukrainian Canadian Congress established the sacrifice medal in 2022 to honor Canadians who died, were wounded, or missing in Ukraine