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Azov medic Oleksandr Krokhmalyuk tortured to death in Russian captivity, forensics confirm

Azov regiment medic Oleksandr Krokhmalyuk died as a result of torture while in Russian captivity, Azov 1st Corps Deputy Commander Sviatoslav “Kalyna” Palamar announced on Facebook on May 22.

22 May, 04:50 PM

Ukrainian combat medic and Bradley commander shares war journey, challenges gender bias

Dzvenyslava Rymar, call sign Magura, a former architect turned combat medic and Bradley vehicle commander in Ukraine’s 47th Brigade, shared her three-year journey defending against Russian forces with NV on Oct. 8, describing grueling frontline experiences and overcoming gender barriers in the military.

10 October 2025, 04:55 PM

3rd Assault Brigade combat medic dies in battle while saving comrades at eastern front

Former Chernihiv Regional Art Museum employee and now a combat medic in the Third Assault Brigade, Maryna Hrytsenko, was killed at the frontline, her colleagues wrote on Facebook on Aug. 8.

8 August 2025, 01:20 PM

Azov medic Spok aids Kyiv rescue after deadly Russian missile strike

Azov medic Mykhailo “Spok” Lavrovskyi rushed to the Solomyanskyi district high-rise in Kyiv on June 17 after a Russian attack, clearing rubble and providing first aid, while calling Russia a “rotten state,” Azov’s representative said in a video on Instagram.

18 June 2025, 04:13 PM

With a grenade launcher, medic crushes invaders and rescues her unit

Svitlana, a combat medic from Ukraine’s 230th separate battalion, repelled a Russian assault and prevented encirclement during fierce fighting in the ruins of Staromayorske, Donetsk Oblast, the General Staff reported on May 11.

12 May 2025, 01:03 PM

German designer pays tribute to fallen Ukrainian artist and medic

German designer Frank Wilde, known for his symbolic elevator portraits supporting Ukraine since the first days of Russia’s full-scale invasion, has shared a tribute to Ukrainian artist, combat medic, and volunteer soldier Margarita Polovinko, who was recently killed in action.

9 April 2025, 01:45 PM

Frontline romance: How two International Legion soldiers fell in love

Kenobi, real name Jan, is not a Jedi. As the commander of the 1st International Defense Legion of Ukraine, however, he’s been on the front lines fighting to defend democracy and freedom – not unlike the fictional knights in George Lucas’ famous films. Alongside him is Acid, real name Anastasiia – a combat medic and expecting mother. Together, braving the bullets, shells, and drones of the battlefield, they have demonstrated both their professionalism and their devotion – to both a free Ukraine, and, importantly, each other.

28 February 2025, 10:29 AM

Ukraine's Medical Workers' Day 2024: date of celebration changed

Medical Workers' Day is an annual celebration dedicated to honoring healthcare specialists, who save lives daily and make significant contributions to medical care.

23 July 2024, 08:45 AM

British volunteer combat medic killed defending Ukraine

British volunteer and combat medic Peter Fouché was killed on the frontline defending Ukraine from Russian invaders, the Project Konstantin charity foundation, which Fouché co-founded, posted on its Facebook page on June 30.

1 July 2024, 02:38 PM

Kyiv farewell for combat medic and journalist killed on frontline

A memorial service was held in Kyiv for Iryna Tsybukh, a 25-year-old prominent Ukrainian combat medic with the Hospitallers Battalion, volunteer, and journalist, call sign Cheka, who was killed during a rotation on the frontline in the Kharkiv Oblast on May 29.

2 June 2024, 05:34 PM

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