Category: Image Spotlight
Military Hospitals provide vital care for Ukrainian soldiers in need of hope and healing
It was deeply moving to visit military hospitals across Ukraine. The experience offered a glimpse into the lives of wounded soldiers and their spirit. Upon entering each room was the sight of shattered bodies, left with the indelible marks of war. Their scars bore witness to terrible battles that could not be imagined.
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Sick children wait for overseas medical treatments as a new generation is born in Ukraine during war
The deliberate targeting of hospitals in Ukraine by Russian forces has been a core military tactic since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, aimed at weakening the healthcare system and creating fear among the civilian population. Such actions are clear violations of international humanitarian law and have been routinely condemned as war crimes.
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Irpin is not forgotten: Residents thank Milwaukee Independent for reporting on their “Hero City”
Return to Ukraine: This feature is part of an original Milwaukee Independent editorial series that...
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Wisconsin Ukrainians host annual fundraising picnic to support homeland on 500th day of war
Local Ukrainian Americans celebrated their vibrant ethnic culture during an annual community picnic in Franklin, while holding in their hearts the many family and friends still living under brutal Russian occupation in Ukraine. It was an immersive experience that allowed residents from all over Wisconsin to experience Ukraine’s unique heritage.
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Refugees without a war: Surviving both a massive earthquake and its toxic trauma in Türkiye
The earthquake that struck Türkiye and Syria on February 6 was a devastating event that left millions of survivors struggling to cope with the traumatic aftermath. One month later, the Red Crescent warned of the urgent need for a sustainable response to the health needs of the public in order to prevent a second disaster.
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