Captain Serhiy Muzyka, a 60-year-old Ukrainian helicopter pilot, faced a life-threatening situation during a UN mission in South Sudan. After a shoot-out at a military base in Nasir, he was injured but managed to fly his damaged helicopter to safety, saving himself and his crew. The incident resulted in the death of a crew member and highlighted the ongoing tensions in South Sudan, where a civil war looms. Muzyka, who has had a long military career, received a UN medal of honor for his bravery.