Many times he has thought about this decision. Did he do the right thing? Was the sacrifice he made in defense of his homeland too great? On the morning of February 24 this year, history student Andrij wakes up to the news that the Russians are attacking Ukraine. He feels he has to do something. – I lied to my mother. Said I went to work. But I enlisted instead in the army. I could not have lived with myself if I had not done so. Within 24 hours, he is in combat against Russian special forces in defense of Kyiv. Within two days, life is changed forever. – It was dark. I tried to fight as best I could. A Russian sniper with a night sight hit me in the neck. Andrij was shot through the neck Photo: Brynjar Osgjerd / news Andrij says he just looked up at the starry sky. Unable to move. Unable to call for help. – I just managed to think that now it’s over. Now I’m dying. Joint European cooperation Since the outbreak of war, European countries have formed a system to help the injured and sick Ukrainians. The Ukrainian hospitals do not have the capacity to help the host be transported to one of the neighboring countries, often Poland. From there, inquiries were sent to hospitals all over Europe. – We have offered to receive more patients than we have been assigned. Clara Gjesdal, deputy managing director of Haukeland University Hospital, is satisfied with the system for receiving patients from the war. Photo: Brynjar Osgjerd / news That is the victory of Clara Gjesdal, Deputy CEO at Haukeland University Hospital in Bergen. She describes the system as effective. Haukeland has received a double-digit number of Ukrainians. – Initially, it was thought that we would receive cancer patients who could not receive good treatment in Ukraine. Then there are civilians who have been injured. Later, Norway has agreed to accept soldiers. Norway also contributes military equipment. Photo: Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense / Facebook It was a controversial decision to take Ukrainian soldiers to Norway. After several inquiries, the government did not say yes until the end of May. 67 Ukrainian patients So far, 67 patients have come from Ukraine to Norway. This is stated by emergency services director Kamilla Haugaasen Nordvang in the Norwegian Directorate of Health to news. Another two are waiting for transport. 41 relatives are in the country with the patients. The Norwegian Directorate of Health will not disclose where in the country patients receive treatment. And Andrij is a record of being careful with security. He sees himself as a Ukrainian soldier. Therefore, he asks news not to reveal the surname and not to show his face. Haukeland University Hospital is one of the hospitals that receives patients from Ukraine. Photo: Brynjar Osgjerd / news Lam from the neck Andrij will probably not be able to use his legs or arms again. But he thinks the treatment he receives in Bergen gives him the best opportunities to get as healthy as possible. – I am grateful that I get help in Norway. Here is the caring person and a good health care system. The 20-year-old looks at the summer rain in Bergen. It’s tiring for him to talk. But he believes it is important that people understand what people in Ukraine are going through. Andrij has many months of treatment and rehabilitation ahead of him in Norway. He hopes to see a bit of the city and of Norwegian nature after a quarter. But the dreams for the future are in the home country. – I want to see that we win. And a new and beautiful Ukraine. – You have sacrificed a lot for Ukraine. Is it worth it? – I have thought about that many times. Yes, it’s worth it. I did the only thing right when I enlisted. – Many have given more than me. The real heroes are the ones who sacrifice their lives for our country. I hope the sacrifice my generation has given will never be forgotten.
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Injured Ukrainian soldier thanks Norway for treatment at Haukeland – news Vestland
