A Ukrainian nurse who tragically lost both legs in a landmine bombing has been filmed having an emotional first dance with her new husband.
Oksana was dancing with her groom Victor as they got married in a small hospital ward alongside cheering guests.
The inspiring clip can be seen below:
The 23-year-old sadly lost both her legs along with four fingers after a mine exploded from underneath her, reports The Mirror.
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The tragic incident happened in the eastern city of Lysychansk, on 27 March.
Oksana and Victor were heading home 'on a familiar path', according to The Lviv Medical Association.
However, as Oksana turned to warn her future husband, the mine reportedly went off and she was left badly injured.
Oksana then needed four operations before she was taken to Dnipro to recover.
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Victor was left unscathed.
The association said: "Life should not be postponed until later, decided Oksana and Victor, who in six years together never found time for marriage."
Ukraine’s Parliament shared the news of the marriage on their Twitter feed.
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It read: "Very special love story.
"A nurse from Lysychansk, who has lost both legs on a Russian mine, got married in Lviv.
"On March 27, Victor and Oksana were coming back home when a Russian mine exploded.
"The man was not injured but Oksana’s… legs were torn off by the explosion."
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It continued: "The couple got married in a Lviv hospital where the woman is preparing for prosthetic surgery.
"We wish the young couple happiness and long years together."
Social media were quick to offer their heartfelt messages to the couple.
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One wrote: "To go on like this shows a lot of strength... together man can overcome everything."
A second commented: "Wow, I am speechless! All the best for your future!"
Via translated text, another wrote: "I wish you a lot of happiness, health, love, children!"
Another added: "Amazing, amazing beautiful people! Full of love, courage, bravery, and generosity! The whole Ukraine is in this couple. May they be happy and lead a full and fruitful life, full of joy and happiness!"
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Anish Vij