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Harry Potter y el prisionero de guerra: el soldado ucraniano que recitó la saga de memoria para ayudar a sus compañeros a sobrevivir
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· June 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the soldier's experience are available from the source, including how he used the Harry Potter series to cope with his situation.
A Ukrainian soldier has used his passion for the Harry Potter series to help himself and his companions survive. The soldier, who was being held in a cell, relied on his childhood love for the books to keep his spirits up. The cell where the soldier was being held was described as gray and humid, with no way for him to know the status of his country or the well-being of his family.
Further details about the soldier's experience are available from the source, including how he used the Harry Potter series to cope with his situation.
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Category: culture Published: June 14, 2026 Source: BBC Mundo Reading time: 1 min
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