#Ukrainian Combat Medics

Week after week, Ukrainians keep fighting against Russia’s full-scale onslaught. Even in the capital of the country, a weekend morning near a metro station can hold the looming uncertainty of becoming a target for a Russian ballistic missile. This is the week (20-26th of January 2025) in photos through the lens of some of the most prominent Ukrainian photographers.

Amid scorched battlefields, burnt-out tanks, and frozen trenches, ordinary people risk everything to defend freedom. Ukrainian combat medics share firsthand stories of evacuating the wounded under Russian fire, where survival is a race against time.

“For the sake of every life” is the motto of Hospitallers, Ukraine’s volunteer paramedic force. These dedicated combat medics operate on the frontlines, saving others amid relentless Russian assaults. Having evacuated over 19,000 wounded since the full-scale invasion, their stories embody courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment—for the sake of every life.