A Russian soldier has been hailed as a hero after reportedly fighting for a week with a bullet lodged in his skull. The unnamed marine said to be from the 155th Marine Brigade of Russia’s Pacific Fleet, sustained the injury while engaging Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region.
During the battle, a bullet struck his helmet, knocking it off his head. Believing the bullet had bounced, he continued fighting, unaware that it had actually penetrated his skull.
Over time, he developed a swollen eye due to a hematoma, but dismissed it, thinking the swelling would heal on its own.
The soldier remained active on the battlefield despite his injury. It wasn’t until he sustained another wound from shrapnel that he was taken to a hospital for treatment. During an X-ray scan, doctors were shocked to discover a large rifle bullet lodged deep in his brain.
Medical experts described his survival as a rare miracle. While such cases are extremely uncommon, they do happen. The soldier reportedly showed no major complications other than his swollen eyelid, which only added to the mystery surrounding his endurance.
The soldier’s extraordinary courage has sparked major praise in Russia, with some pushing for him to be awarded a military honor. His narrative has sparked interest, with many drawing connections to historical battle survivors who suffered similar injuries.
One relevant comparison is Jacob Miller, an American Civil War veteran who survived for five decades with a musket ball lodged in his forehead. Photos of Miller with a visible wound are still circulating on social media today, showing the human body’s incredible abilities under harsh conditions.
