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Volodymyr Maralov knew he was taking risks by tackling suspected Ukrainian police corruption, but he didn't expect to come close to death.

Last week, the 27-year-old activist with the group Road Control said he was dragged out of his car and shot in the chest with his own weapon. He said surgeons removed a rubber bullet that penetrated 6 centimeters (2 inches) into his chest, stopping near his heart.

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