The evacuation bus “Avstriyka,” which has already evacuated more than 18,000 wounded people, is the final link in the evacuation chain before they receive specialized medical care. The wounded understand that ahead of them lies a journey of surgeries, treatment, and possibly lengthy rehabilitation. They prepare themselves mentally and gather their strength. The Hospitallers’ task is to monitor the wounded patients’ condition, maintain effective pain relief, and continue the i

Nata, with call sign is “Krylata,” worked as a flight attendant for Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) for eight years. She says that her ability to handle stress comes from those years. She even used to jokingly include it in her job CVs. As Nata says: My friend “Kvitochka,” laughs and asks: “Is there any profession you haven't worked in?” “I've worked in accounting, in HR, and as a cook at a children's camp. But the longest I worked was as a flight attendant at UIA. By th

Recently in Kyiv, Eva Reuter’s family, friends, paramedics, and everyone who held her dear gathered to say their final farewell and accompany her on her final journey. They said goodbye to Eva — “Planochka”/“Alice.” A paramedic who evacuated the wounded, worked at stabilization points, provided medical consultations, and served as part of medical crews during attacks on Kyiv. She was 25. Behind those 25 years were lives saved, countless acts of help and courage, and so many