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Daily Mirror
15-07-2025
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- Daily Mirror
Brit amputee injured in Russian drone strike treated by Ukrainian prosthetics charity
The vehicle of a British volunteer in Ukraine was struck by a Russian drone, leaving him with life-changing injuries. Now the charity wants to highlight all of those injured. Eddy Scott, a 28-year-old Brit from Dorset, travelled to Ukraine in October 2022 as a humanitarian volunteer. A former sailor, he delivered drinking water to frontline towns, repaired war-damaged homes, and assisted medical teams. In January this year, while helping to transport civilians out of Pokrovsk, his humanitarian van was targeted and struck by an FPV drone. Everyone survived the explosion, but Eddy sustained severe injuries, losing his left arm and leg. According to the charity Superhumans, which specialises in prosthetics and reconstructive surgery, over 80,000 people have lost limbs as a result of the ongoing conflict. With the help of Superhumans, Eddy says he is making good progress in his rehabilitation. However, the charity reports that war-related injuries are increasing by 15 percent each year. To highlight the growing number of casualties and draw attention to the ongoing impact of the war, Superhumans has replaced the lamp on the statue of healthcare pioneer Florence Nightingal e in London with a prosthetic painted in the colours of the Ukrainian flag. The initiative has received support from Sir Richard Branson and Virgin Unite, as well as heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk. Additional artificial limbs have also been placed around the statue's base, each featuring a QR code that leads viewers to a video series titled "Ukraine: Defending Freedom," sharing personal narratives of patients at the Superhumans Centre. Olga Rudnieva, CEO of the charity, stated: "We want to keep attention on the war in Ukraine and highlight the ongoing battle we're having to supply those in need. "In the modern era, the development of prosthetics means that people can get back to living life normally and it's our aim, in an abnormal circumstance, to get people feeling themselves again." The Superhumans war trauma centre was built in just four-and-a-half months while Lviv faced ongoing attacks in 2022. Since then, it has provided services to more than 2,000 patients and this year has extended its reach to Dnipro and Odessa. Eddy Scott emphasised, "It is so important that we continue to talk about Ukraine. So many people have forgotten that this war is still happening. All of us are tired, but it doesn't mean that we can stop." Representing Virgin Unite, Sir Richard Branson stated: "Ukraine's fight is not just for its own future, but for the ideals of freedom and democracy everywhere. "Since Russia's invasion, the Ukrainian people have paid a terrible price. They've sacrificed their limbs, homes, and lives. It's easy, from a distance, to feel fatigue or helplessness. "But we cannot look away. Freedom is never free, and Ukraine is paying the cost on all our behalf. Let's keep standing together for Ukraine."
The Sun
09-05-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Ukrainian woman who lost leg in blast reveals how Putin's bombs inspired her to help others
Robin Perrie, Chief Foreign Correspondent Published: Invalid Date, A UKRAINIAN woman who lost a leg on the front line hailed the surgeons who saved her — and inspired her to help others. Rusya Danilkina, 21, filmed the aftermath of the blast that changed her life and, incredibly, is now empowered by it. 5 5 5 5 She was a radio operator in the Ukrainian army in February 2023 when she was hit by shrapnel from one of Vladimir Putin's glide bombs in Kherson. Two years on, she has become a social media star, documenting her recovery to 125,000 Instagram followers. That includes the nine seconds of horrific footage from Kherson. She said: 'I had my phone in my right hand as I looked down and saw that my left leg was gone. 'I could smell explosives and flesh, there was blood everywhere and parts of my body, it was terrible and I thought I was going to die. 'I knew in an instant my life would never be the same again. I took the video and sent it to my brother as I wanted him to know that I had been badly hurt. 'I still watch the video and it might sound crazy but I like the moment of my injury because it changed my life and showed how strong I can be. If it was not for my injury, I would not have the life that I have now.' Rusya said in the weeks afterwards she would 'lie in my hospital bed staring at the ceiling thinking I did not want to live any more'. But she saw others with 'worse injuries' before being taken to the Superhumans Centre in Lviv, recently visited by Prince Harry. Since it opened in April 2023, it has fitted 1,100 patients with 1,500 prosthetic limbs. One was Rusya, who said: 'This is not just a hospital, it is a place of power. It gives people a future.' Putin's 'no expenses spared' parade lays bare frail Vlad's delusion & what he's really hiding She now loves surfing and rock climbing and has been to Australia, France and the US. She also works at Superhumans, helping other veterans adapt to civilian life. Rusya said: 'People ask where I get my strength from. When you see someone learn to walk again at the hospital or hold a glass for the first time with a new hand, you can't not be inspired. Everything is in your head — if you decide to succeed then you will.' Most patients at Superhumans are soldiers but civilians such as Olena Levytska, 38, are also treated. She fell under a train and lost a leg as crowds fled a shell attack in Kryvyi Rih. Her children now call her Terminator thanks to her new limb with 'Made in Ukraine' printed on it. Olena, who ran a clothes business, said: 'I have had 19 operations but I'm fine and can do things better than some with two legs. I feel my future looks bright.'
The Independent
10-04-2025
- Health
- The Independent
Prince Harry pictured with wounded soldiers in surprise visit to Ukraine
The Duke of Sussex has met war victims in Ukraine in an unannounced visit to the country as part of his work with wounded veterans, a spokesperson said. Prince Harry visited the Superhumans Centre, an orthopaedic clinic in Lviv that treats and rehabilitates wounded military personnel and civilians. He saw some of the sophisticated services provided free of charge, including prosthetics, reconstructive surgery and psychological help. The duke, who served 10 years in the British Army, including two tours in Afghanistan, where he flew missions as an Apache helicopter co-pilot gunner, has made helping injured soldiers one of his most prominent causes. He founded the Invictus Games in 2014 to offer wounded veterans the challenge of competing in sports events similar to the Paralympics. Harry was accompanied by a contingent from the Invictus Games Foundation, including four veterans who have been through similar rehabilitation experiences. The visit to the area in western Ukraine that has frequently been targeted with Russian missiles was not announced until after he was out of the country. The prince was in London this week for a two-day Court of Appeal hearing to challenge the dismissal of his High Court claim against the Home Office over a decision that he should receive a different degree of protection when in the UK. He claims his life is at risk because of the downgrading of his security. Harry, 40, is the second member of the royal family to visit Ukraine. His aunt, Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, became the first British royal to travel to the country since Russia's 2022 invasion when she made an unannounced visit to Kyiv last year. The royal family has consistently spoken out in support of Ukraine. The King warmly greeted President Volodymyr Zelensky at his Sandringham estate just two days after his extraordinary dressing-down by US President Donald Trump at the White House. Harry's older brother, the Prince of Wales, met Ukrainian refugees during a two-day visit to Estonia last month.
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Duke of Sussex meets war victims in unannounced visit to Ukraine
The Duke of Sussex met with war victims in Ukraine on Thursday in an unannounced visit to the country as part of his ongoing work with wounded veterans, a spokesperson said. Harry visited the Superhumans Centre, an orthopaedic clinic in Lviv that treats and rehabilitates wounded military personnel and civilians, to see top-notch services provided in a country in the midst of war. The centre provides prosthetics, reconstructive surgery and psychological help free of charge. The Duke of Sussex, who served 10 years in the British Army, has made helping injured soldiers one of his most prominent causes. He founded the Invictus Games in 2014 to offer wounded veterans the challenge of competing in sports events similar to the Paralympics. Harry was accompanied by a contingent from the Invictus Games Foundation, including four veterans who have been through similar rehabilitation experiences. The visit to the area in western Ukraine that has frequently been targeted with Russian missiles was not announced until after he was out of the country. Harry, 40, is the second member of the royal family to visit Ukraine. His aunt, Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, became the first British royal to travel to the country since Russia's 2022 invasion when she made an unannounced visit to Kyiv last year. The royal family has been outspoken in their support for Ukraine. The King warmly greeted President Volodymyr Zelensky in a show of support at his estate on the North Sea coast just two days after his extraordinary dressing down by US President Donald Trump at the White House. Harry's older brother, the Prince of Wales met with Ukrainian refugees during a two-day visit to Estonia last month.
South China Morning Post
10-04-2025
- Health
- South China Morning Post
UK's Prince Harry makes secret Ukraine visit to meet war victims
Prince Harry met with war victims on Thursday in an unannounced visit to Ukraine as part of his ongoing work with wounded veterans, a spokesperson said. Advertisement Harry visited the Superhumans Centre, an orthopaedic clinic in Lviv that treats and rehabilitates wounded military personnel and civilians, to see top-notch services provided in a country in the midst of war. The centre provides prosthetics, reconstructive surgery and psychological help free of charge. The Duke of Sussex, who served 10 years in the British Army, has made helping injured soldiers one of his most prominent causes. He founded the Invictus Games in 2014 to offer wounded veterans the challenge of competing in sports events similar to the Paralympics. Harry was accompanied by a contingent from the Invictus Games Foundation, including four veterans who have been through similar rehabilitation experiences. Advertisement The visit to the area in western Ukraine that has frequently been targeted with Russian missiles was not announced until after he was out of the country.
