Amid Shelling, Ukrainian Military Medics Try To Save Lives Near Bakhmut

Despite Russian fire, Ukrainian medics near Bakhmut try to stabilize wounded soldiers so they can be transported to hospitals in safer areas. They manage to treat multiple injuries at once, but not every casualty can be saved. "The hardest moment is when you can't help a soldier," said one medic.
Originally published at - www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-russi...

[@bigw813]

The ukrainien Medics are real heroes.

[@ArghansMordonMarghek]

The real truth, is that 🇺🇦Ukraine🇺🇦 is full of heroes…… And, even those women who felt they had no choice, but to actually leave their beloved 🇺🇦Ukraine🇺🇦, and their beloved families/husbands, just to keep their children safe, are heroes……… These women are heroes too, because they are suffering, as they don’t have the support of being at home, while they have to learn a new language, in a strange place with strange customs, which also means that they are surrounded by strangers…….. And this is a hard thing to live with, even when they are surrounded by well meaning people, because even the well meaning, are still strangers……. This is why, I believe that all of the 🇺🇦Ukrainians🇺🇦 who are fighting the commies💩🇷🇺💩, even if they are just making sure that they are bringing up the next generations in safety, so that the real 🇺🇦Ukraine🇺🇦 and its customs will survive, and regain its independence/freedom from the criminal communist regime💩🇷🇺💩…… 🇺🇦Slava🇺🇦Ukraine🇺🇦and🇺🇦an🇺🇦eternally🇺🇦free🇺🇦Ukrainian🇺🇦people🇺🇦

[@stacey_1111rh]

Anyone who saves a life worldwide is a “real hero” doesn’t matter were they are from. This hero worship thing has made me cringe over Ukraine. I support them as well but damn they are human beings and anyone in their position would be doing the same thing to save their lives and country from foreign aggression

[@ArghansMordonMarghek]

@@stacey_1111rh. While you may think that everyone would rush to help get rid of criminal bunch of thugs💩🇷🇺💩, you are obviously missing or forgetting, that they had to stop men from leaving Ukraine🇺🇦, and they had to pass a law/regulation to be able to conscript men into the armed forces, which means that there were some who tried to shirk their responsibilities…… And, I for one, think that anyone who risks their lives in the fight for freedom, is actually more heroic than people who just save lives, by being medic, with the exception for those who go to the frontlines, in the hope of saving lives, because they are obviously risking their lives too, because those commies💩🇷🇺💩 are happy to shoot at the medics……. And they are fighting for all of the free world, not just Ukraine🇺🇦, because that right wing commie💩🇷🇺💩 Puhtler, has promised to return the russcist commie💩🇷🇺💩 borders, to where they were, in 1946……

[@keith8609]

These guys are heroes Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦 🇬🇧

[@gunnar6674]

I’m amazed at how these medics keep going. Real heroes.

[@sirdiealot53]

And the ruzzian invaders ignore their red crosses and shoot noncombatant medics anyway

[@magdagama8779]

UKRAINIANS DOCTORS AND PARAMEDICS DO MIRACLES .....AGAINST ALL ODDS! ! we in portugal DON'T have doctors. ....ONLY GIRLS who work only FOR ECONIMIC status and money. ...DON'T A CARE ABOUT patients and their family!!

[@seratonin7004]

Such a brutality reality that many of us have never experienced, perhaps never even imagined, in our lifetime.

[@encouraginglegacy]

We should feel blessed + grateful. And never even _question_ Ukraine needing help to get rid of the invader. Important to realise, we have to do everything to help, if we don't even send our soldiers [it would have been over so quick to show Putin he crossed the line on 24.02.2022], at least producing them weapons én masse, and send our tanks. I say that as a German. Well, since yesterday I am in Ukraine to do what I can myself.

[@digitalvipnews]

GOD please bless each of these soldiers❤ with peace and life. Amen. You are so courageous and honor to know you.

[@PapaGringo1]

Heroes. Men and women. Slava Ukraini.🇺🇦

[@jeffsiegwart]

Proof that you do not need to shoot a gun to be a hero.

[@rkln1us436]

A very great thanks to the brave medics that perform this critical activity tirelessly and with compassion. And know these same Ukrainian medics have been saving many Russian lives too!!! Thank you for that Ukrainian medics you are true heros. It hurts me deeply to see Ukrainian soldiers, civilians & defenders killed and hurt because of Putin and his lies. To the Russian People: Rise up and overthrow the criminal MONSTER Putin and his regime and end this nightmare. Putin and his regime are a failure and should cease to exist.

[@mattyboy59]

Spoke like a true neonazi.. Adolf had said the same thing about russia and we know what happened to him

[@bernicedanahay7851]

@@mattyboy59 Well Matt you might think differently if they killed your son like mine

[@lovedbythestars9609]

Sorry for your loss. Don't listen to those consumed by anger and hate. 💐

[@romans6two338]

Every job is important in the military, these medics and doctors are saving lives.

[@bakedbeansbaby3908]

Some insanely calm and professional soldiers who know their role , they have must seen alot so far

[@stacey_1111rh]

Respect and honor to all medics in Ukraine

[@hctim96]

Watching this tears my heart out. I've worked in hospitals for over 40 years and you would think you would get use to it. But no...

[@MegsCarpentry-lovedogs]

There are so many deep layers in this war. Layers of bravery, death, love, care, and grief. How people in Ukraine bare it all is humbling to say the least. Our donations continue from Eastern Canadian household💝🇨🇦 💪💙🇺🇦

[@olepettergansmo3307]

Some of the most badly wounded soldiers with the most infected wounds are being sent on to other countries to try and save them. I recently read an interview with the doctors in a departement specially set up for Ukrainian patients in a Norwegian hospital, they confirmed that all their patients were multiresistent to antibiotics, often leaving just one drug to use. As they all have fractured bones and exploded flesh, the hardest part is cleaning the wounds, often having to open up multiple times, reattaching skin already taken from other parts of the body again and again. This all makes for very lenghty stays in the hospital. It is a stark reminder of the importance of reducing our everyday consumption of antibiotics to a minimum. Ukraine uses a lot, like in so many other countries. I wish for the best outcome of this horrible war, a swift end and victory for Ukraine. Glory to the soldiers and medics at the front and to the rest of Ukrainian civil society.❤

[@williamkhatchell620]

Thanks for all you medic's do!

[@Shibalove9454]

Beautiful brave Angels…God bless these guys! Thank you for showing us what an outstanding job these Ukrainian medics & Doctors are doing. 💪🏼🙏🏼🇺🇦🤝🏼🇺🇸💙💛🙏🏼 Slava Ukraini 🙏🏼🕊️

[@hilbridanongoogle4465]

Not every hero carries a gun. Ukraine is full of heroes: whether helping the wounded, fire fighting, or simply cleaning up the rubbish, all display an amazing spirit of resilience and victory. Glory to Ukraine and its heroes. Не кожен герой носить зброю. Україна сповнена героїв: допомога пораненим, гасіння пожежі чи просто прибирання сміття - усі демонструють дивовижний дух стійкості та перемоги. Слава Україні та її героям.

[@saintracheljarodm.holy-kay2560]

God speed and bless amen 🇺🇦

[@lmcsquaredgreendale3223]

Russian military doesn't care if they are medics so they do their job under fire and still manage to save the lives of injured Ukrainians and Russians as well. I have such respect and gratitude for these people's courage and compassion. All medics are heroes to us and to the Ukrainian soldiers. Slava Ukraine!

[@righteousbyfaithinChrist]

Medics under fire, trying to save lives...God bless them.❤️❤️❤️👏🇺🇦💪❤️🙏🇺🇸

[@nicktechnubyte1184]

Glory to all the brave people of Ukraine 🇺🇦 fighting against the tyrannical dictatorship of russia!

[@camrenwick]

These men and women are true brave heroes. My deepest respect

[@user-rw9qr7gi2l]

Great work you all do! Stand Firm! Гелоям Слава! ❤🇺🇦🍀😄

[@paintballusa1658]

God bless the medics 🙏🏻🙏🏻✝️💛💙🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@williamoagolu9383]

Glory to 🇺🇦 and the medics

[@mirchmama9051]

oh God, protect these heroes of their home and stop evil. It is heart breaking to watch, feel helpless to help from distance.

[@joaomaxado65]

Well done Warriors. Try to stay strong and have no mercy.

[@Allisvanity75]

God bless you slava Ukrain❤🎉

[@lovedbythestars9609]

They may even treat enemy soldiers. You are all incredible.❤

[@Tanhoi1975]

Brave the Medic Team !

[@cestwhat1317]

The bravery of Ukrainian soldiers and medics, like the cowardice and evil of the Russian military, cannot be underestimated. Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦 !

[@mrHBarry]

A win for Ukraine is a win for Peace and FREEDOM and Democracy. A win for Ukraine is a win for the EU. Glory to the Hero's of Ukraine and to all who help and support Ukraine.💙💛 I support Ukraine. I support NATO. I support Ukraine joining NATO.

[@paulshearer9140]

Amazing people.

[@sivsuikki9428]

Sweethart soldiers!❤❤

[@dangagne3347]

It breaks my heart just watching this. I can’t even fathom the pain and torment the soldiers (incl. medics) go through seeing such scenes on a frequent basis. And all of this carnage because of one demented old man hiding in a bunker, hoping for glory. There is a simple solution that can’t be beyond a top AFU sniper battalion. Kremlin would surely take any excuse to tuck its tail and run back home to lick its wounds.

[@bigdada018]

Blessings, peace and luck from California to Ukraine 🙏🙏✌🍀💙💛

[@steveprocter6241]

Artem Katulin, head of the Russian training centre for tactical medicine, reported on Russian state media yesterday that "50% of Russian deaths are not due to life-threatening injuries" but due to poor medical care on the front line and at evacuation points, and "30% of amputations are due to incorrect application of a tourniquet".

[@atmarampanduranga6719]

This war is enough it should be stopped.

[@juligrlee556]

This shit must stop. Inhuman acts in the world must end.

[@marybroderick8265]

Angels in cammo

[@alicehicks9500]

Bravo Bravo ❤❤

[@landotter]

Heroes

[@scatto_drone]

The psychological and physical stress the Ukrainian heroes endured was too much. The pressure from the Russian army has been pounding, relentless and wearing. The loss of life has been too much, everything possible has been done now it is time to withdraw and build a new front line on Ukrainian territories. We will continue to send weapons but hope for negotiations between Russia, China and the US/Europe.

[@Ed_Stuckey]

Героям слава! Слава Україні! 💙💛

[@MyAssReeks]

😢🙏

[@vanusaribeirooliveira7851]

God bless,🙏God bless 🙏God bless...🙏 Glory to Ukraine!!!!🇮🇹Italy 💙💛

[@vanishingGolem]

🇺🇦 Sláva Ukrayíni! Heróyam sláva! 🇵🇭

[@pbrobotspbrobots1710]

don't forget long after this war is won and over, those that are doing this for the rest of us will suffer long after they come home. PTSD is a KILLER AS WELL.

[@cestwhat1317]

Ukrainians are emotionally stronger than Americans and less likely to fake PTSD for the gravy.

[@alonsocushing2263]

Not all military heroes fight on the frontline.

[@sherryberry2394]

❤

[@brankakovacic2719]

🇺🇦💙💛

[@encouraginglegacy]

Branka, good to see you. Balkan people realising what's up, what's going on, is really cool to see. Especially with many Serbians being delusional. That's a name from Hrvatska?

[@myssixensen7516]

I really wish Reporter's would have the decency to and common sense to STOP ASKING WHAT'S THE WORSE THING you've seen from these poor soldier...because we all know it's a really simple answer...something so bad they will go home and have PTSD from it and be plagued by nightmares the rest of their lives from it... and yet they stay because they are still dedicated to protecting people....even people who ask such horrible question such as THAT of them... because they are that much better human beings!!!! and as for the reporter who ask that HORRIFIC QUESTION, she get a HUGE THUMBS DOWN, JUST AS THE LAST REPOTER I WATCHED WHO HAD THE GULL TO DO SO, she' just the worse.

[@redeyejedi3700]

The Russian soliders probably go for the medics first given the chance knowing they are they to help heal their enemy so medics might be on the high list of targets sadly. Power and glory to Ukraine!!!

[@marcos.lombardo]

real heroes. every breath i take is with you , i love you Ukraine.

[@crazycatlady183]

💙✊🏻💛

[@nataliiateteruk585]

It is a bit strange that nobody questioned say anything of helped Russians take prisoners as those Russians then can be exchanged.

[@mollyfilms]

I suspect some of not all will need their own medics after the war to get over what they have experienced. Without people like these it would be an horrendous time for all combat troops no matter what colour uniform they wear.

[@nealbeard1]

Curse Putin

[@mattyboy59]

A ukr terrorist would say that

[@stacey_1111rh]

He’s got a log road ahead of him in hades that’s for sure

[@mattyboy59]

@@stacey_1111rh not sure.. maybe 25/30 years later.. He has still plenty of time left probably.. Just as Richard Nixon had plenty of time left even after indiscriminately spraying vietnam with agent orange. So don't waste your hope

[@elesmoieh7842]

Like!❤

[@reconbygod]

✝️🇺🇸🇬🇧🇨🇦🤝🇺🇦🇵🇱🇩🇪⚔️ LET FREEDOM RING. SLAVA UKRAINE. 🕊💝

[@gondorianslayer4250]

Russians need to chill.

[@asanitationstompout8473]

"Russian military death toll in Ukraine rises to about 188,920 troops" "Russia has already lost about 188,920 troops in Ukraine (+510 over the past day)." - ukrinform .. .. .. . .. . .. .. .. .. .. ... There are 12k KIAs away from a bodycount of 200k corpses now. ... . . KIA/WIA: over 745.6k Wounded: over 566,760 all on minusrus and ukrinform

[@andethidialbubabibub3261]

Makes no sense that there are more Kia than wounded ;)

[@steveprocter6241]

Every day the same bullshit numbers. 220-230,000 Russian casualties is realistic non-propaganda.

[@uilnosaj]

Lot of morphines, nice, love life before meeting you makers.