Prince Harry tells wounded Ukrainian soldiers: 'You're going to win'

Britain's Prince Harry made an unexpected trip to Ukraine over the weekend, meeting wounded veterans and medical professionals specializing in war injuries. During his fourth visit to the country since Russia's 2022 invasion, Harry told the injured soldiers, "You're going to win the war." He expressed hope that the lengthy conflict would end and reiterated Western support for Kyiv.

The prince, a former British army officer and founder of the Invictus Games, participated in events in Lviv, Ukraine, which were kept secret for security reasons.

At a conference for medics organized by Superhumans, a clinic in Lviv specializing in war-injured soldier rehabilitation, Harry encouraged the attendees, saying, "You're going to win the war and then you're going to be set up for success." The prince, who met athletes aspiring to represent Ukraine at the upcoming Invictus Games in Birmingham, also visited a school sports hall where wheelchair rugby players competed for a spot on Ukraine's team for the 2026 games.

Ukraine plans to send its largest delegation yet – 60 athletes – to the event, which will be held in Birmingham, UK.

Russia has intensified its attacks on Ukraine ahead of winter, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of thousands and displacement of millions. Around 1.4 million Ukrainian combat veterans, over 10% of whom have disabilities, have been affected by the war. Prince Harry called the veterans "role models" and emphasized the importance of continued support for them after leaving the military.

He expressed his belief that the war would end and that Ukraine would ultimately triumph, promising to support the country's efforts to host the Invictus Games.