Vadym soldier, call sign “VATUTIN”

My name is Vadym, my brothers call me Vatutin. I am a sergeant in the National Guard, serving as a combat medic. With the start of the full-scale war, I realised how important this profession is and how many lives it saves.

I have in-depth knowledge and extensive practical experience in tactical medicine. I was promoted for this experience, but I decided to go to the front line as a combat medic and provide assistance during combat, because it requires a cool mind and skillful hands. I had no doubts about myself, so I went with an assault unit towards the town of Bakhmut.

Everything was going very well. The unit had many successful assaults during my rotation. I was even awarded a Medal for Courage of the 3rd degree.

I remember the last combat mission.

As the most experienced unit, we moved out at night to attack, but the enemy ambushed us. All I could see was a tank shell falling under my feet and feel a bullet hit my right knee. It cut my legs and lungs with shrapnel. My left arm was shattered, and later doctors amputated it. I immediately realised that it would be impossible to save it.
 

The next challenge was phantom pains. They were so bad that I didn't want to live. I still feel them, but I have learnt to live with them.

Now I need a bionic prosthesis because I am sure I can be useful in my profession.

I had a lot of experience in Bucha, Irpin, Moshchun, Lysychansk, and Sievierodonetsk. I am ready to share it.

I understand that medicine is one of the most important factors that allows many people see their father, husband or son alive. The lives of my colleagues are my greatest commitment.

 

COLLECTING: UAH 1 173,000