Saving lives under fire: Ukraine's frontline medics | DW News

Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion thousands of doctors and nurses have joined Ukraine's Armed Forces in the fight - for saving soldiers' lives. At one frontline hospital in eastern Ukraine, more than 18 months into the war, personnel continue to face both a steady influx of injured fighters and haunting memories.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:58 Evacuating the wounded
04:53 Frontline surgery
09:37 Foreign fighters
10:47 Holding on
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#Ukraine #Russia

[@miguelm6195]

You can see the pain in each and everyone’s eyes yet they do their job to the best of their ability no matter what. Mad respect for them.

[@soZialiZmda7744]

До последнего украинца?

[@Rubido44]

Good guys, proud to say I worked with them and they safed my life

[@joeynelson4176]

I'm glad you are ok. I'm humbled by anyone who experiences the horror of war and comes out not completely broken. Ukrainians are an amazingly strong group of people. Be proud and stay safe. 💙💛💙💛💙💛

[@joeynelson4176]

Amazing, strong people. My heart breaks for them. Must stand by them and assist in whatever way we can.

[@neilnelson7603]

Russia has the right to defend themselves.

[@tucoramirez9557]

@@neilnelson7603 I hope this is sarcasm. Cursed be Putin for bringing war back to Europe.

[@TonyM540]

russia last any claim to “ rights” the day their murderers invaded Ukraine.@@neilnelson7603

[@GwynBleys]

@@tucoramirez9557 The war started when US installed provisional government of Ukraine bombed Luhansk park in 2014

[@warringtribes6689]

​@@tucoramirez9557 Blame US not Russia

[@petejones6030]

Stay safe,.. your work saves lives. The world is watching your war. May victory and peace come your way soon. Respect to you brave medics. The world salutes you.

[@urmomsbf9066]

Z

[@user-tc9vv9wj6l]

Z❤

[@Angel-nevinski]

Победа уже давно за Россией.. не мусоль одну и ту же рыбу

[@yasyabagriy1651]

​@@Angel-nevinski Твоя Росія нічого не виграла, а уже програла, так як, Київ за три дні, не вийшло, і тепер вже про ті території , які окупувала Росія, теж під питанням , скільки ,ще зможе Росія утримувати ці території, втрачаючи живу силу і техніку . Як ви не розумієте?!!!! Ми на своїй землі, а ви окупанти , ви неЛюди і все ваше зло, вам воздасться сторицею!

[@danfeutz6911]

Great report. Normal people don't always understand how we as medics deal with death as it is happening. I try to remember the saves as much as possible.

[@tsholofeloeafrikaborwa6563]

As a nurse, I know What it feels like to see someone die, when care came to late. Ukraine will overcome. Keep the resistance. We are praying for you❤ Slava 🇺🇦

[@denisgorjunov304]

No, they will not. They already lost.

[@TonyM540]

russia is loosing on land, sea and air. Slava Ukraine.@@denisgorjunov304

[@tsholofeloeafrikaborwa6563]

Get real. More than a year later you are still not realistic. What happened to three days.

[@Mata-Miramar]

The money laundering is moving to Gaza, so that is that for Ukraine

[@GwynBleys]

@@tsholofeloeafrikaborwa6563 There is no way a nurse is a 3 day spammer. You need brains to pass the exam.

[@dayandecrusz3600]

Applaud the bravery of ukrainians. They don't leave the injured or the dead behind. ❤

[@user-qx7rb3ye3e]

брависимооооооо

[@user-qv9ly3ng2k]

Все поля завалены удобрениями, нет погибших нет выплат, за Байдена план перевыполнен до последнего украинца.

[@user-ns3rm8nm1d]

Бред

[@user-zt5ln1us8w]

Из по полям кучи валяются

[@williamwheeler4087]

Man, so Heartbreaking. All of my hope, will & prayer are with the brave Ukrainian soldiers fighting what can only be described as pure evil

[@user-lf4tj6rg9h]

😂🎉ты серьезно?

[@user-ec9jy4pm1w]

Вы своей поддержкой только продлеваете агонию, победить Великую Россию невозможно, все цели спецоперации будут выполнены, русская земля будет очищена от западного влияния и западного оружия, ну и от зигуюших бандеровцев разумеется. Надо понять одно, если Россия не сможет выполнить цель обычными вооружениями, она применит тотальное оружие. Если хоть один солдат НАТО ступит на русскую землю, вся Европа будет пылать в ядерном пепле

[@soZialiZmda7744]

Бумеранг от России

[@wladurban8520]

Пусть молиться 😂

[@iandennis7836]

One of our consultant anaesthetists is on her way back to the frontline as I type. Not a religious person but I'm praying for her safety. I spent yesterday afternoon learning about the situation from her. They can't get enough medics to go there (understandably, it's bluddy dangerous) but I think my wife will block my going there. I feel useless.....😢

[@martinkuusk676]

What means I type ?

[@huub60260]

So heartbreaking, true heroes.

[@yomajo]

Great work DW!

[@seanbrennan9188]

I can only imagine the horrors they've seen. Tremendous respect for them and the job they do day in day out. It takes a special kind of person. Stay Strong 💪

[@bugtesties]

Heroes medics are truly the heroes of any war

[@JG-xi4tu]

This is deeply moving

[@maureenstevens6824]

Oh!!! Precious soldiers our prayers are with you. Stay strong you are truly loved and appreciated!!! I know you lose some but remember, without you, there would me so many more ❤❤❤

[@kathrinmuller7890]

Amazing work you do every single day of this horrible war. I am big supporter of Ukraine and am also studying the language since July of this year also as a sign of great respect towards the people. I have no personal connections to Ukraine nor have I ever been there, but I feel a strong bond somehow. Glory to Ukraine and its heroes who sacrifice their lives daily and who fight for our freedom. Blessings from Germany.

[@alejandraymaikol]

Bot

[@dlcchannel8881]

Kathrin@ 💓

[@user-qx7rb3ye3e]

ААААА вы не поняли))))))))))))))) Будет слава она уже есть

[@Expertcouch.]

Do you know whose slogan is "Glory to Ukraine"? Who invented it? Would you dare to shout "Sieg Heil" in Germany?

[@soZialiZmda7744]

До последнего украинца, слава Украине?

[@Giuliamarzo]

My heart broken. The war is too cruel to watch.

[@dinayoung4797]

God please help to stop the war in Ukraine. God please protect Ukraine soldiers.

[@sapatsuppa]

Zelensky has prohibited negotiations with Russia at the legislative level. Therefore, this war will continue until the complete surrender of one of the parties. I believe that this will be the capitulation of Ukraine.

[@b0w3rick43]

​@@sapatsuppaTell me about the evil West and its attitude towards ruZZia!

[@user-qx7rb3ye3e]

Божи решит!

[@ewamikoajczak]

Walczycie za Ziełeńskiego i oligarchów ukraińskich jesteście jak mięso armatnie . Każdy kraj ma was dość . Nie dążycie do pokoju . Nikt wam nie powinien pomagać dość tego . Żerujecie na innych krajach

[@Lucas-vd2gx]

Brave people!

[@chitucmaria3493]

Yes

[@Angel-nevinski]

Храбрые это мёртвые..

[@Lucas-vd2gx]

@@Angel-nevinski смерть захватчикам

[@Angel-nevinski]

@@Lucas-vd2gx я стобой полностью соглашусь ☝🏻смерть захватчикам Донбасса .. которые его обстреливали целых 9лет 👍

[@Lucas-vd2gx]

@@Angel-nevinski Сам Пригожин заявил, что Украина только что бомбила военные объекты в этом районе. У России нет бизнеса в Украине. им следует уйти, но русские слишком тупы, чтобы это понять

[@aprilsmith3683]

"Sigma"... You are a kind...generous...courageous man Sir... I will pray for you as I do for your country... 🇿🇦🕊🇺🇦...2023...🌻🚑🔱

[@tsholofeloeafrikaborwa6563]

South Africans support Ukraine. Not the ANC government. Thank you for supporting real democracy and representing SA.

[@carolevincent7743]

Thank you.

[@gonzalovelasquez-alvarez6925]

Que bueno que se mantenga el audio original...

[@katharinanaeser9303]

A STRONG, PROUD NATION 💙💛 SLAVA UKRAINE 🇺🇦💪🇺🇦✌🇺🇦🙏🏼🙏🏼🕊🕊🕊🕊

[@weather4lifeyar509]

God has and will continue to bless these soldiers of Ukraine and doctors nurses i wish the best for your country and that the war is over soon with your victory

[@camillep9346]

Very grateful for all here and for this production 🙏♥️♥️♥️🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@user-qv9ly3ng2k]

👎👎👎👎

[@DaniRaj666]

True heroes! Loved also the Dark Throne shirt.

[@XaverGreunig]

Este video es muy importante estos días. Hay tantos políticos que desacreditan y mancillan este trabajo. ¡Impío!

[@Cryptic211_]

Brave colombian soldiers that went to help.

[@b0w3rick43]

🙏🇺🇦🇪🇺💙💛❤️

[@anthonydefex777]

hurts.

[@johnpiers2786]

Young men from both sides are dying due to crazy ambitions of a few.

[@chitucmaria3493]

A lui putin 🤮

[@mishaillich9728]

The heroes will not be forgotten, they gave their lives for their homeland and freedom.

[@vgp1661]

Ukraine's frontline medics are true heroes. Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦🔱

[@primalamusica3]

Thank you for this excellent reporting! Stay strong Ukraine! Thank you for defending Democracy! Great RESPECT! Slava Ukraini!

[@user-qx7rb3ye3e]

Да славы до жопи)))) А вот людишек под уменьшилось)

[@ivan_g7771]

lol😅... Everyone in the world knows that the West is no longer a democracy. Now the main democracy in the world is Russia.

[@Heaven9520]

We are praying for all of you...🙏🙏🙏

[@conaccento]

Fantastic people.

[@zackgreen9248]

PLEASE DW NEWS WE NEED MORE UPDATES FROM FRONT LINES cuse now all news are about gaya conflict ....

[@kirill725]

Most frightening after all is a moment of this video is surgeon intonation when he says "We are an independent country"

[@samuelobeddiazdextre2396]

Buen reportaje

[@truthbud]

The sheer amount of approving and cheering comments by ordinary Russians in response to videos depicting the atrocities against civilians and prisoners of war in Ukraine were just as shocking to Ukrainians as the war itself. We had somehow grown accustomed to the war, but the realization of who we have been living alongside all this time without even knowing it is still horrifying. Those barbaric creatures referred to themselves as our brotherly people. One can only imagine what they might do to those they consider their enemies given the opportunity. Negotiating with Russia is akin to negotiating with Ebola. Allowing Russia to remain undefeated is like undertreating a deadly infection - it will only return stronger. This is why any peace agreement that doesn't ensure a clear victory for Ukraine is merely a temporary ceasefire.

[@psnaris]

Sorry, I thought you were talking about Israelis for a minute.

[@lucasmason2593]

Russians are just defending themselves like the Israel is

[@maureenstevens6824]

​@@psnarisIsrael is in the same situation and needs the support as well for the same reasons !!!

[@DaniRaj666]

True and wise words!

[@Mata-Miramar]

​@@DaniRaj666😂😂😂😂

[@JeremyBrochu-wp5wc]

There's 0 coverage of this war on American news shows. It's all about Israel 🇮🇱 now I just hope my government doesn't stop supporting the fine folks of Ukraine 🇺🇦 . ❤n support for 🇮🇱 n 🇺🇦 shout out from Maine USA 🇺🇸

[@GwynBleys]

You do realize that there are at least 10mil Ukrainians that are against these guys in the video? Do you give a sheet about them?

[@charlyf9521]

@@GwynBleysno there are not. Get a job

[@b0w3rick43]

👍🏻🇺🇦🇪🇺💙💛❤️

[@BizarreIoveTriangle]

Heroes.

[@loudeisa9644]

De tout cœur avec vous ❤

[@emmerentiagroenewald3694]

Saving your mates' lives....❤🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🙏🙏🙏🌻🌻🌻

[@ajaxgrac6547]

DW News...is it possible to have daily reports from the war in Ukraine?? ...a concerned Texas resident!!

[@cantstopiran]

Last few men they have left what a tragedy

[@user-hh7oj2og8b]

It is very sad. Please God help and protect them, please end this cruel war.

[@grgl91]

Stay strong Ukraine! 💛💙🫶🏻✌🏻

[@GonzaDeubelbeis]

5:03 Nice Dark Throne shirt)

[@RicoPuerto]

Echte Helden! 💪🇺🇦💪

[@sergeiiwanov3213]

😂😂😂

[@carlearrye8473]

All heroes ❤

[@KiingOfKombat]

wheres all the people marching and protesting for ukraine? this should be Europes priority not isreal

[@vextally7566]

I don't know where you live but there has been a lot of support for Ukraine in the UK in the beginning but now that support is dwindling. Many have lost interest because they see how difficult it would be for Ukraine to win this war.

[@heavymuchenje1844]

And some people say football players must earn millions of salaries. Imagine someone earn 300k per week , the. Soldiers earn less than 1k

[@vextally7566]

Ridiculous comparison. People pay lots of money to watch football. Football clubs rake in millions in revenue that's why footballers earn what they are paid.

[@tsholofeloeafrikaborwa6563]

People pay huge medical bills every second of each day, not only when the stadium gates open.

[@j.syoungcaesar178]

Slava Ukraini🇺🇦-Glory to Heroes💥🙌🏽

[@dlcchannel8881]

💓

[@Onatyrade]

Please support Ukraine Russia must not win

[@peterhutlas3572]

So go there and fight by their side and dont talk like a kid

[@brooklyn9422]

Дак иди воюй, кто тебе мешает?

[@chitucmaria3493]

Yes ❤❤💙💛♥️♥️🇺🇦

[@dawamsurya7540]

Pay me

[@agke6153]

You need to stop that war..not about who win or lose.

[@user-js2oz3jw4o]

Ukraina-Croacia❤❤❤❤❤

[@DavidWong-sb6fi]

God blessed Ukraine

[@argensurfer1]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@user-we9ig2xd7l]

당신들이 있기에 우크라이나가 승리할겁니다 우크라이나 영웅들이여 힘내세요 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@jonasb.207]

Why does the guy at 0:26 whear a t shirt of the swiss army?

[@stormzz3336]

Probably a donation. We receive so many of them during mandatory service and quite useless after you finished it.

[@olajumokeemmanuel3505]

Please 🙏 stay safe, heroes. God's protection upon the Ukrainian's defenders. Slava Ukrainian

[@milion_g]

Can both of you stop the war?? So sad to see the soldier died and injured...

[@fernandapereiragaetani9509]

😢

[@jkarthousr]

🙏

[@TheKrU2tGhO2T]

Saving lives that America sacrificed Brilliant

[@sebastianwrites]

This was very good, if not difficult to watch.

[@salenddeo9099]

God bless Ukrainian Soldiers 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦❤

[@Mata-Miramar]

The average age of a Ukrainian soldier is now 43. Let that sink in

[@b0w3rick43]

​@@Mata-Miramarin ruZZia every year 14.000 women die as a result of domestic violence. Let that sink in

[@Mata-Miramar]

@b0w3rick43 The U.S. is moving its money laundering to Gaza. No more billions for Zelensky and his ministers. Let that sink in ✌️

[@juanpablomontoyatabares6078]

Thats amazing that colombians and ukranians are fighting together

[@mariacruz6566]

Dios te Bendiga amigo Colombiano qué arriesgues tu vida Dios te proteja porque está ayudando a UCRANIA 🙏🙏💙💙💛💛❤❤

[@innamironenko8693]

Треба може не молитися, а взяти людину за руку, якось підтримати їїї в останню мить, може і обійняти, щоб вона не на самоті не помирала, помолитися ви можете і самі...😢

[@Jilke]

💪💙💛👊true warriors

[@georgikolev7545]

Slava ukraine

[@user-qx7rb3ye3e]

))))) Слави до жопи))) а сало под уменьшилось

[@larsandersson4394]

❤

[@kennethhansen4240]

long lev the Ukrinske Heros ... Viktorie to Ukrine best regarts from Danmark

[@Brutally-Honest]

PEACE on EARTH, now. Make it so already.

[@TonyM540]

Email that sentiment to putin.

[@nandotorres4461]

ask it to Biden and Netanjahu

[@sapatsuppa]

​@@TonyM540Putin is doing just that. He neutralizes the aggressor.

[@TonyM540]

He will be kept busy in russia.@@sapatsuppa

[@andreasbaierster]

@@sapatsuppaPutin is the aggressor. And he will lose, as soon as the warchest dries up and it will.

[@guderian557]

slava ukraini

[@murielkerr-bell8007]

😢😢😢❤❤ ✌

[@pheng2834]

สงสารธะหานทังสองฟ่าย

[@qhhummer]

When this will stop. It's just insane.nothing good is coming from that.😢

[@atalaiaclaudio3121]

Ukraine heroes! God bless and protect you! In Jesus name!

[@angelaschipor3874]

🙏🙏🙏

[@shaunflanagan8735]

Not all heroes wear capes!🙌 The medical teams are doing such a great job saving the lives of those who defend their great country and stop the terrorist Vladimir Poo-Tin from taking over their country and advancing throughout Europe! Keep up the great work! Slava Ukraine! 🇺🇦

[@user-mg4tr1ib1w]

Ирнандэс живой?❤😢

[@Riverrockphotos]

Mines are the cowards way to fight.

[@sultanmswahilitv4864]

Senseless war.

[@KevinTorres-rh8ed]

God save all this brave man Warriors amen slava ukrainie from él salvador 🇸🇻🇸🇻🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🪖🪖🪖🪖🪖🦾

[@algijura]

SLAVA UKRAINE 🇺🇦

[@andreasbaierster]

Slava Ukraini! Also, nice Darkthrone t-shirt

[@agrigorievich7535]

💪RU

[@natalialaba7974]

🛳️👈

[@lukatone70]

Tem um médico Alemão....por mim já tinha parado essa guerra a tempo......Colômbia soldados. Rússia para chega.. . O soldados que estão na Ucrânia que são de outros países ....deverão ganhar uma medalha por bravura....e respeito de todo mundo..... Brasil e China vai muda esse cenário....

[@lyudmylaborovyk1128]

🙏💙💛

[@blackdeviltf1488]

I feel with him as a Sani, I´m nurse (male) too and If Putin will starts the war against the west, I will be in same situation to help for free, to help...people that's fights for freedom of their foreign country!

[@AbruzzoPride]

You can tell that combat medic was torn about not being able to save his fellow countryman thats survivors guilt

[@WiRELeSS_G_13]

Probably safe to say it doesn't look like a single soldier wants to sit in this pointless war fighting Russia forever... And it seems as if Russia thinks it's on some glory mission. Are both countries... futile?

[@user-fs3po2je7v]

Будни военных трансплантологов. Украина это нескончаемый конвеер.

[@frankng792000]

Ukraine Strong....

[@BarkingSpyda]

Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦🇦🇺 🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻

[@Brandonhayhew]

this war is still ongoing

[@b0w3rick43]

Someone has to be very smart to figure that out!

[@kurtekerhaugen9755]

True heroes❤ Slava Ukraini🇺🇦

[@soycreyente]

Que bueno un colombiano aportando a los ucranianos🇺🇦🇺🇦&🇨🇴🇨🇴pido a Dios Ucrania expulse a los invasores, y dejé en paz este pueblo que tanto ha sufrido por el abandono de los políticos rusos antes de emanciparse de rusia

[@khusirana7465]

God bless Ukraine 🇺🇦 🇺🇦🇺🇦❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏