The threat of Russian drones is keeping Ukrainian troops stuck near the front for longer stretches and forcing the military to think more about how it delivers medical care to soldiers who can’t easily leave.
For one Ukrainian military unit that specializes in front-line casualty evacuation, the lesson is that battlefield medicine now has to do more than stabilize the wounded and get them out.
Soldiers in combat areas for extended periods need access to outpatient care, diagnostics, specialist consultations, and treatment for both chronic and acute illnesses without being forced to leave the battlefield every time they need medical assistance…
