"It's My Hospital, I'm a Doctor," Cries Injured Dr. of Kyiv Hospital After Russian Missile Strikes
In the midst of a devastating missile strike in Ukraine, Dr. Ihor Kolodka's unwavering dedication to his patients shone through. Despite being injured himself, he continued to perform his duties at Okhmatdyt children’s hospital in Kyiv. Summarized Insights: • Dr. Kolodka continued surgery during attack. • Hospital hit in large-scale bombardment. • Many injured, including children. • Dr. Kolodka treated self, helped others. The attack occurred during a large-scale Russian bombardment that claimed the lives of at least 41 people across various cities in Ukraine on that fateful Monday. Dr. Kolodka was in the middle of performing cleft-lip surgery on an infant when the air-raid sirens blared. The operating team, committed to their task, pressed on despite the looming danger. The situation took a drastic turn when an explosion rocked the hospital, causing significant damage and injuries. "I could not not help," Dr. Kolodka recounted in a pho...
