For almost three months of full-scale war, our doctors have been rescuing Ukrainians from the wreckage of shells and bullets every day, helping those who were injured under the rubble of shelters or fleeing danger.
The story of Dr. Kupin is one of thousands of life stories of heroic Ukrainian medics who stand side by side with the military and rescuers on the front lines of our defense, healing not only wounded bodies but also souls.
Doctors are bringing patients back to a life that for many will not be the same as before, but at least it will be.
The Ministry of Health told about Volodymyr Kupin, the head of the orthopedic and traumatology department of the Kharkiv Regional Clinical Traumatology Hospital.
Since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion, Vladimir Kupin, along with most of his team, has remained living at work, working and helping patients.
Photo: Ministry of Health
The medical facility found itself in one of the most shelled areas of Kharkiv – the front line was very close – but did not stop working for a moment.
The doctors were in the hospital around the clock for 82 days and only from mid-May could they spend the night at home if they wished.
As we all admired our people, our defenders, from the very beginning of the war, so I admire my colleagues
He added that some of the team had lived in the hospital with their children for some time, but continued to do their job.
According to the doctor, the war changed everything. The most frequently treated were patients with mine injuries, both military and civilian. Among the latter, the number of elderly people has increased significantly – fleeing shelling, they fled, often fell, were injured, broke limbs. They also suffered from pain, could not move, and were also provided with medical care. Already in the first days of the full-scale war, the hospital was hit by shelling – many windows in the building were broken, wards were partially damaged. Doctors had to cover the windows with blankets, because the temperature outside was below zero.
Most of all, I dream of peace, to stop the bombing and shootings. I want my family to return, I want to hug my wife and children. I became a grandfather during the war - I want to meet my granddaughter, because she was evacuated, and we see each other only by video link.
The story of Dr. Kupin is one of thousands of life stories of heroic Ukrainian medics who stand side by side with the military and rescuers on the front lines of our defense, healing not only wounded bodies but also souls. We bow before their heroism and thank them for their work. This is the only way to win.
Sourse — Tsn.ua
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