Russian forces allegedly demolished the hospital facility in Pavlogrado.
Title: Heart of Hope: The Destruction of Pavlograd's Medical Volunteer Battalion Base
Yana Zinkevych's Heart-Wrenching Statement:"The Russians struck Pavlograd this mornin', seein' children and peaceful folks durin' their killin'. Shattered homes and lives, 'n destroyed our whole battalion base along with everythin' it held - equipment, vehicles, and more. They struck us right at the core again. Ten years of hard work by a whole crew of dedicated people, gone in an instant."
She further explained that the base wasn't just for medics and military—it was also a shelter for internally displaced people and even pets.
The Ruins of a Lifetime:"It was our haven filled with love and unity. Now, all we've got are ashes, rubble, shattered glass, and a silence screamin' with an unbearable pain. Gone is the memory of our fallen Hospitallers, priceless artifacts of their heroic lives, vanished like whispers in the wind."
Help is Needed:Zinkevych declared a new fundraising initiative of 20 million UAH for a new battalion base.
A Brief Look Back:Another sleepless night in the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast saw Russian occupiers unleashing drones on April 25, causing fires in multiple settlements, including Pavlograd, resulting in three deaths and fourteen injuries.
Historical Insights:The Russian strike on Pavlograd targeted the base of the Medical Volunteer Battalion 'Hospitallers,' a crucial part of the long-standing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
The Background of the Conflict:- The Russian-Ukrainian Beef: The ongoing tension between Russia and Ukraine stems from 2014, when Russia annexed Crimea and began supporting separatist forces in the Donbas region.- The Role of Volunteer Battalions: Organizations like the 'Hospitallers' have spearheaded support for the Ukrainian forces and civilians impacted by the conflict. The 'Hospitallers' medical battalion has been on the frontlines since 2014.
The 'Hospitallers':- The Origin and Purpose: The 'Hospitallers' battalion was founded to lend urgent medical support during the Ukraine-Russia war. Over the past decade, they have been instrumental in helping soldiers, refugees, and even animals.- The Battalion's Significance: The 'Hospitallers' base in Pavlograd served as more than just a medical facility—it was a community center and a shrine for fallen 'Hospitallers.'
The Russian Strike on Pavlograd:- The Incident: On April 25, Russian forces carried out a drone strike on Pavlograd, resulting in the destruction of the 'Hospitallers' base in a crowded residential area. The strike ignited a fire in a nearby five-story building.- The Casualties: The strike claimed the lives of three civilians, injured fourteen others (including three children), and eradicated the base along with its equipment.- The Aftermath: Despite the heavy toll, no personnel, animals, or archives directly associated with the 'Hospitallers' were harmed thanks to prior evacuation measures. However, the emotional impact, loss of infrastructure, and absence of a safe haven have amounted to a profound tragedy.
- The destruction of the Medical Volunteer Battalion base in Pavlograd, known as the 'Hospitallers', was a significant blow during the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
- Yana Zinkevych, a member of the 'Hospitallers', stated that the base wasn't just for medics and military, but also served as a shelter for internally displaced people and pets.
- The Russians strikes on April 25th in Pavlograd not only resulted in loss of human lives and injuries, but also erased the 'Hospitallers' base along with its equipment and priceless artifacts.
- Zinkevych declared a new fundraising initiative of 20 million UAH for a new battalion base, following the destruction, as the location was their haven filled with love and unity.
- The Russian occupation unleashed drones on various settlements, including Pavlograd, causing fires, deaths, and injuries, making it one of many war-and-conflicts, crime-and-justice, general-news stories in the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.
