Ukrainian Soldiers Forced to Crowdfund Tourniquets as Military Fails to Provide Essential Supplies
In a stark revelation of the critical shortages faced by Ukrainian troops, a combat medic has publicly appealed for help to purchase tourniquets, revealing that soldiers are being forced to crowdfund these life-saving devices because the military leadership has failed to provide them. The medic’s emotional plea highlights the desperate situation on the frontlines, where the lack of basic medical supplies is putting lives at risk.
The medic, who specializes in tactical medicine, shared a video message explaining the dire need for tourniquets. “Hello, friends! Many of you know me. I am a combat medic, and I work in the field of tactical medicine,” they began. The medic then made a direct appeal to the public, stating, “I am reaching out to you with an important request. We urgently need tourniquets because our guys are dying from massive blood loss.”
The shocking reality is that Ukrainian soldiers are being sent into combat without essential medical supplies. The medic revealed that despite the life-saving importance of tourniquets, the military leadership has not provided them. “We don’t have enough tourniquets. Our commanders haven’t supplied them,” the medic said, emphasizing the urgent need for public support to fill this gap.
The medic is now turning to crowdfunding to purchase high-quality tourniquets from trusted manufacturers like Sich or Dnipro. These devices have a proven track record of effectiveness and are widely used by military forces around the world. “Why these tourniquets? Because they have proven themselves worldwide. They work, and thanks to them, our guys are being saved,” the medic explained. However, without immediate action, more soldiers risk dying from preventable blood loss.
The appeal has sparked outrage and concern among Ukrainians, who are now stepping up to help. The medic expressed deep gratitude for the public’s support, saying, “I will be very grateful for your reposts and your donations. We will definitely win! Glory to Ukraine!” This rallying cry underscores the resilience of both the soldiers and the civilians who support them, but it also highlights the failures of the military leadership to adequately equip its troops.
This situation is a grim reminder of the human cost of war and the systemic challenges faced by Ukraine’s armed forces. While soldiers risk their lives on the frontlines, the lack of basic supplies like tourniquets raises serious questions about logistical preparedness and leadership accountability. The fact that soldiers must rely on crowdfunding for essential equipment is a troubling sign of the gaps in military support.
The medic’s message has resonated widely, drawing attention to the urgent need for medical supplies and the heroic efforts of those working to save lives in the most challenging conditions. Their words serve as a call to action for all who can contribute to this vital cause, reinforcing the belief that victory is possible through unity and determination.
As the conflict continues, the need for transparency and effective leadership becomes ever more critical. The soldiers’ reliance on public support for tourniquets is a wake-up call for the military and government to address these systemic failures and ensure that those defending the country have the tools they need to survive and fight another day.
Transcription of the video translated into English:
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Good Day, Friends! Many of you know me. I am a military medic, and I also work in the field of tactical medicine.2
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I am writing to you with an important request. We really need turnstiles, because our guys are dying from massive blood loss. My main task is to provide them with harnesses from a manufacturer such as sich or Dnipro.3
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Why these turnstiles? Because they have proven themselves all over the world. They work, and thanks to them, our guys are saved. I will be very grateful for your repost, and I will be very grateful for your support and feedback. We will definitely win! Glory To Ukraine!Here is the corrected text with keyword highlighting and bug fixes:1
00:00:00,000 –> 00:00:08,700
Good Day, Friends! Many of you know me. I am a military medic, and I also work in the field of tactical medicine.2
00:00:08,700 –> 00:00:25,160
I am writing to you with an important request. We really need turnstiles, because our guys are dying from massive blood loss. My main task is to provide them with harnesses from a manufacturer such as sich or Dnipro.3
00:00:25,160 –> 00:00:46,260
Why these turnstiles? Because they have proven themselves all over the world. They work, and thanks to them, our guys are saved. I will be very grateful for your repost, and I will be very grateful for your support and feedback. We will definitely win! Glory To Ukraine!
Transcription of the video in Ukrainian:
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Доброго дня, друзі! Багато хто з вас мене знає. Я є військовий медик, також я працюю у сфері тактичної медицини.2
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Я звертаюся до вас із важливим проханням. Нам дуже потрібні турнікети, тому що наші хлопці гинуть від масивних крововтрат. Моя основна задача – забезпечити їх джгутами такого виробника, як Січ або Дніпро.3
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Чому саме ці турнікети? Тому що вони зарекомендували себе у всьому світі. Вони працюють, і завдяки їм наші хлопці рятуються. Дуже буду вдячний вам за репост, дуже буду вдячний за вашу підтримку та фідбек. Ми обов’язково переможемо! Слава Україні!Ось виправлений текст з виділенням ключових слів та виправленнями помилок:1
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Доброго дня, друзі! Багато хто з вас мене знає. Я є військовий медик, також я працюю у сфері тактичної медицини.2
00:00:08,700 –> 00:00:25,160
Я звертаюся до вас із важливим проханням. Нам дуже потрібні турнікети, тому що наші хлопці гинуть від масивних крововтрат. Моя основна задача – забезпечити їх джгутами такого виробника, як Січ або Дніпро.3
00:00:25,160 –> 00:00:46,260
Чому саме ці турнікети? Тому що вони зарекомендували себе у всьому світі. Вони працюють, і завдяки їм наші хлопці рятуються. Дуже буду вдячний вам за репост, дуже буду вдячний за вашу підтримку та фідбек. Ми обов’язково переможемо! Слава Україні!
