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Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Wounded Ukrainian soldiers with bionic arms want to return to the front lines
When Andrii Gidzun and Vitalii Ivashchuk lost limbs fighting the Russian invaders of their country, the Ukraine-based Superhumans Center fitted them with 3D-printed 'bionic' prostheses, robot arms designed to respond to the movements in their arm muscles. Now able to do simple tasks, like holding a coffee mug or putting on a shirt, both are already thinking about returning to the front and resuming their duties. Their prostheses are called 'Hero Arms,' and are produced by United Kingdom-based Open Bionics, which makes each arm to order based on the specific user's shape. Two bioelectric sensors monitoring the muscle contraction control the Hero Arm and its bionic hand. Open Bionics has partnered with the Superhumans Center to deliver care to wounded Ukrainians through its three centers in Lviv, Dnipro, and Odessa. Ivashchuk lost his arm while fighting off a tank assault near Bakhmut in June 2022. The Russian forces advanced on his position while he was just 200 meters away. He didn't retreat. Instead, he attempted to take a tank crew by surprise. The wound he took to his wrist was devastating. He doesn't remember what happened during the fight. 'I took a grenade launcher and decided to wait behind the bushes until they came out, but I lost the right moment,' he told the BBC. His comrades applied a tourniquet, and he was rushed off the battlefield. To make matters worse, Russian cluster munitions hampered his evacuation. His arm had to be amputated. His Hero Arm is a bespoke prosthesis. The Superhumans Center in Lviv took a cast of his wrist, which was then sent to Open Bionics in the UK for 3D printing. Once printed, each Hero Arm is put together piece by piece by a specialized technician. Sensors send signals from the wounded limb to a computer in the palm of the hand, which translates the movement. Since the Superhumans Center is a nonprofit organization, the first two Hero Arms, given to Gidzun and Ivashchuk, were funded by Mastercard. Ivashchuk was 24 years old and living in Poland when Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2024. He immediately hopped on a bus to get as close to his hometown of Zhytomyr as he could. The closest he could get was a town 160 miles away. Still, within days, he was defending Zhytomyr and later, Kyiv. It was a dream he'd had since he was 15 years old. Now, he is one of tens of thousands of Ukrainian soldiers and civilians who suffer from complex injuries from Russian attacks. Many of the wounded will require specialized care, like new prosthetic devices. For Ivashchuk, having a new bionic arm doesn't necessarily translate into the ability to do everything he was once able to do. He noted to the BBC that he was unable to hold a coffee mug and a cigarette at the same time. But he was looking forward to a future that lets him do more. 'I'm going back to the frontline with my bionic arm,' he said. We Are The Mighty is a celebration of military service, with a mission to entertain, inform, and inspire those who serve and those who support them. We are made by and for current service members, veterans, spouses, family members, and civilians who want to be part of this community. Keep up with the best in military culture and entertainment: subscribe to the We Are The Mighty newsletter. Sig Sauer's P320 banned by Chicago Police Department and other law enforcement agencies Aviation nerds are mourning Iran's F-14 Tomcats Gamblers on Polymarket predicted the latest Israel-Iran conflict
The Sun
15-07-2025
- Health
- The Sun
More than 80,000 people lose limbs in Ukraine war as staggering human cost of Putin's cruel invasion is laid bare
MORE than 80,000 people have lost limbs as a result of the conflict in Ukraine, according to a charity which wants to highlight the human cost of Russia's invasion. Data from Superhumans, a modern war trauma centre, which specialises in prosthetics, reconstructive surgery and rehabilitation in war-torn Ukraine, revealed that war injuries were rising by up to 15 per cent annually. 7 7 7 7 To raise awareness, the statue of modern health trailblazer Florence Nightingale has had her iconic lamp replaced by a prosthetic painted in Ukrainian colours - with additional prosthetics also placed around the base of the statue. The artificial limbs include a QR code directing people to a video series, "Ukraine: Defending Freedom", featuring the personal stories of patients of the Superhumans Center. It was led by the Superhumans Center and has been backed by Sir Richard Branson and Virgin Unite, as well as Heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk. CEO of the charity, Olga Rudnieva, said: "We want to keep attention on the war in Ukraine and highlight the ongoing battle we're having to supply those in need. "Florence Nightingale is famously associated with her work during the Crimean war, which took place in the region now known as Ukraine, where she led a group of nurses to take care of wounded soldiers. "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 center was built in four-and-a-half months in Lviv during the full-scale invasion in 2022, providing services to more than 2,000 patients during its inception. And this year, it has expanded into Dnipro and Odessa. One of those to benefit from the expertise of the charity is Briton Eddy Scott, 28, from Dorset. Formerly a sailor, he went to Ukraine in October 2022 as a humanitarian volunteer, delivering drinking water to cut off frontline towns, repairing war damaged homes and assisting medical teams. Trump shipping long-range missiles to Ukraine will change face of war' after 'p****d' Don's patience with Putin runs out However, on 30 January this year, when assisting in transporting civilians out of Pokrovsk, his clearly marked humanitarian van was targeted and hit by an FPV drone. Everyone survived the blast; however, Eddy was seriously injured, losing his left arm and leg in the attack. But through the support of Superhumans and other organisations he is progressing well, with his focus being on continuing to support Ukraine in whatever way he can. Eddy Scott said, "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." Speaking on behalf of Virgin Unite, Sir Richard Branson said: "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." 7 7
Egypt Independent
13-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Egypt Independent
Prince Harry meets war victims in unannounced visit to Ukraine
London AP — 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. Harry visited the Superhumans Center, an orthopedic 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 center 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 was not announced until after he was out of the country. He traveled to Ukraine after spending two days in a London court where he is appealing the British government's decision to strip him of his government-funded protection after he quit working as a member of the royal family in 2020 and moved his family to California. The prince is no stranger to war, having served two tours in Afghanistan, where he flew missions as an Apache helicopter copilot gunner. Harry, 40, the younger son of King Charles III, 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. King Charles warmly greeted President Volodymyr Zelenskyy 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, Prince William, met with Ukrainian refugees during a two day visit to Estonia last month.
Yahoo
13-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Meghan Markle Shares Glimpse of Lilibet and Archie Enjoying a Meaningful Gift From Prince Harry
On Saturday, Meghan Markle welcomed Prince Harry back home to Montecito, California, following his trip to Ukraine. Harry was also reunited with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, and Meghan shared the special gift he brought home from his travels in her Instagram Stories. In the clips, the Duchess of Sussex offered a look at their morning breakfast routine, which included fluffy pancakes, fried eggs, cut fruit, sizzling bacon, and their hopeful Labrador Pula watching it all. There was then a clip of them sharing a slice of cake Harry brought home after meeting with members of the orthopedic clinic Superhumans Center in Lviv. The kids eagerly tore up the cake, and in one corner, a traditional pysanky egg can be seen. The center is known for their efforts to rehabilitate injured military members and civilians and the Prince was reportedly invited by the organization's CEO, Olga Rudneva. He toured the facilities and met with both patients and the surgical team. In photos shared by Meghan, the cake's origin was revealed. It was evidently made by traditional bakers before being passed to Harry in a gift basket. Over the image, Meghan wrote, 'Made with love.' Over a photo of Harry receiving the special package, she wrote, 'A gift for our family.' In her Stories, Megan also shared some tweets from Yulia Svyrydenko, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy of Ukraine. In a translation of her tweet, Svyrydenko said, 'The whole team is just crying, because a pastry made by grandmothers from Sumy region made from flour from de-mined fields is now on the table of Meghan Markle, Prince Harry and their family.' In a follow-up tweet, the government official explained that the fields used to grow the wheat have had mines removed, making it a very symbolic gesture towards spring and renewal. 'A remarkable group of women who live in the border region of Sumy, an area affected by landmines, have prepared this Easter bread for you and your family,' she wrote. 'Today, they, along with all of us, are deeply moved, knowing that this symbolic offering—Easter bread, made from flour harvested from demined fields—will be on your table.' You Might Also Like The 15 Best Organic And Clean Shampoos For Any And All Hair Types 100 Gifts That Are $50 Or Under (And Look Way More Expensive Than They Actually Are)
Euronews
12-04-2025
- Health
- Euronews
Prince Harry makes surprise visit to Ukraine to meet war-wounded veterans at rehab centre
ADVERTISEMENT The United Kingdom's Prince Harry met with war-wounded Ukrainians this week in a surprise visit to Lviv as part of his work to support military veterans' well-being. "This is my first visit to Ukraine, and it certainly won't be the last," the royal said in a video posted Friday by the Superhumans Center, an orthopedic clinic near Lviv that provides free prosthetics, rehabilitation services , and mental healthcare for wounded military personnel and civilians. Harry, the Duke of Sussex, served 10 years in the British army before launching the Invictus Games in 2014, in which wounded veterans compete in sporting events. Related 'We just need to continue': Power outages after Russian attacks hampering health workers in Ukraine While in Lviv, which is in the country's western region, the prince met with Ukrainian military personnel – including some who participated in the Invictus Games – and watched surgeons perform an operation, his office said in a statement. He said it was "absolutely mind-blowing" that the Superhumans Center offers so many services in one facility, adding that "there is no rehabilitation centre in the world that feels like this". Rehabilitation is a priority for Ukraine's health system, which has been under extreme pressure since Russian President Vladimir Putin's forces invaded in February 2022. It's not clear how many Ukrainians have lost limbs since the full-scale invasion, but German estimates last year put the number between 30,000 and 50,000. Related We are forced to choose who we save, Ukrainian combat medic says Superhumans Center opened in 2023 to help them and other wounded Ukrainians transition to life after the war. Andrey Stavnitser, a Ukrainian businessman and the facility's co-founder, applauded Prince Harry's visit in a social media post, saying he appreciated that a "man who is recognised in every corner of the planet, a man who has devoted his fame and influence to the strengthening of the authority of veterans" visited the centre.
