An ambulance donated by a Latvian donor saves a soldier in Ukraine / Article

On Thursday, Sarmīte’s voice was lively and happy, but a few days ago she was counting seconds and minutes, because she was taken out of bed early in the morning – the soldier had a stroke. First aid is given on the spot, but it is clear that the blood clot in the brain must be dissolved as soon as possible. The nearest hospital is a 45-minute drive on bad roads.

However, since the former car of the Latvian Emergency Medical Service has been placed directly at Cīrule’s disposal, she can also help faster.

Cīrule said: “And how good and necessary that car is for us is proven by the fact that we actually flew in 25 minutes where we usually drive in 45. And every minute is important in such moments, saving a life.”

That is why Cīrule reminded that many people are tired of the war, but they should not be tired, because every support to the front also strengthens Latvia.

“I want to say a big thank you to everyone. I know that the economic situation in Latvia is difficult. And I really know that, but understand – it is even more difficult in Ukraine. There is a war. And every support is important. Well, a blessing,” said Cīrule, expressing the hope that supporters of Ukraine will one day be able to meet in person in Latvia.

This Easter, like the previous ones, the war medic will welcome in Ukraine, but because of the war, the celebration will be missed.

CONTEXT:

Russia’s unjustified and unprovoked large-scale invasion of Ukraine began on February 24, 2022, the Kremlin’s propaganda brazenly promised to capture Kyiv in three days, but the selfless and strong resistance of the Ukrainians prevented the Kremlin from realizing its plans.

After the setbacks, the Kremlin withdrew the army from the Kyiv region, but continued the offensive in other regions. In the fall of 2022, the Ukrainian army managed to liberate Kharkiv region and part of Kherson region in successful operations, raising hopes for the possibility of defeating the enemy.

However, the Ukrainian counter-offensive launched in the summer of 2023 was not so successful, which the Ukrainian army explains both by the insufficient supply of weapons from the Western allies and by the extensive defense line and extensive minefields created by the Russian army. Now there are reports that a war of positions has begun at the front with exhausting battles and preparations must be made for long-term support for Ukraine.

Meanwhile, Russia regularly attacks civilian targets and is expected to target energy infrastructure like last year.

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