Ukrainian soldier's M1 MacBook Air takes direct shrapnel hit, saving his life — screen cracked and letter 'K' missing but laptop remains functional

A Ukrainian soldier's 2020 M1 MacBook Air took a direct hit from shrapnel during the war in Ukraine, saving his life as the laptop absorbed the impact. Despite a cracked screen and a missing "K" key, the MacBook Air remained functional, with the base and keyboard preventing the projectile from penetrating through. The soldier, likely near the conflict, shared images of the damaged laptop on social media, highlighting Apple's engineering durability. Repair costs were noted to be as high as purchasing a new laptop, showcasing the resilience of the device against war-related damage.