Ukraine: The Latest Europe ‘cannot rely on US’ to help Kyiv & what happens to Ukraine's wounded soldiers
Apr 18, 2024
Asami Terajima, a reporter at The Kyiv Independent, discusses the challenges faced by wounded Ukrainian soldiers and the lack of resources for their care. The podcast also covers updates on a German spying scandal and the need for European countries to support Ukraine independently of the US.
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Personal Loss Fuels Investigation
- Asami Terajima lost a friend in November 2023 due to a lack of medical evacuation resources.
- This personal experience motivated her to investigate the issue of wounded soldiers on the front lines.
Bleak Reality for Wounded Soldiers
- Many Ukrainian soldiers face a bleak reality: if seriously injured, evacuation is unlikely.
- Intense fighting, equipment shortages, and difficult terrain make medical evacuations extremely challenging and time-consuming.
Calling Artillery on Themselves
- Soldiers sometimes call artillery on themselves when trapped and facing certain death by Russian forces.
- This desperate measure aims to inflict maximum damage on the enemy even at the cost of their own lives.