The Ukraine war is described as Europe’s bloodiest war in almost 80 years, with sky-high death tolls on both sides. But around Ukraine, hundreds of injured are also being cared for. In a hospital in eastern Ukraine, TV4 Nyheterna has met some of them. Dnipro in central Ukraine, southeast of the capital, is one of the places hit hard by the war. TV4’s Johan Fredriksson and Martin Gustafsson visit a rehab clinic in the city. One of those cared for here is the infantry soldier Ghennadij. He has lost one of his legs. The other is damaged by shrapnel. – I didn’t pass out and immediately tied the leg, otherwise I would have been stone dead by now, says Ghennadij. – Putin is a piece of shit! If it hadn’t been for his evil, everything would be fine, he continues. He has just celebrated his 51st birthday in the hospital, now a new life awaits. What was previously taken for granted must be recaptured. The first step is to be able to stand up. – In the coming year, I want to learn to walk. I have no other plans. It’s just a matter of being able to walk again, says Ghennadij. Thousands injured at the front – every week Thousands of soldiers are injured every week at the front lines, and the need for care in Ukraine is huge. In the ward that TV4 Nyheterna visits, physiotherapy is carried out for the patients every day. And the burden on the staff is great. – All therapists have a heavy workload, we try to accommodate everyone. We maximize our efforts, says physiotherapist Olha. Here are people who fought for Ukraine, and lost arms and legs, but perhaps above all were traumatized. With the war still going on, they are now struggling to go back to a normal life “I have to move on” Boris who was an artilleryman, talks about how his fingers are destroyed and have stopped working. The lower part of the left leg is surrounded by a metal splint, which also hurts. – I hope to get back on my feet and get well again. I have to move on. After all, I have children who have to be supported, says Boris
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Ukrainian soldier Ghennadij: “Want to learn to walk again”
