We are in a small, temporary field unit’s treatment room, which serves as the initial medical facility for wounded soldiers.
“The Russian Federation is exerting tremendous pressure. The front has not been able to stabilize. We move whenever the front line does.
We are at Pokrovsk, a tiny mining town located roughly 60 kilometers (37 miles) northwest of Donetsk, the regional capital.
According to the medics, they recently treated fifty soldiers in a single day, which is an unusual occurrence during this battle.
After sunset, when there is less risk of being attacked by armed Russian drones, the victims are taken to this covert location for medical attention.
In the fierce fight to protect Pokrovsk, Ukrainian troops have suffered injuries. With 60,000 residents and streets dotted with eateries, cafes, and marketplaces, this area was thought to be somewhat safe only a few months ago. For a rest, soldiers would frequently travel to the city from the front lines.
It seems like a deserted town now. Over three-quarters of its people have departed.
