Ukrainian troops are spending longer periods in combat areas due to the heavy presence of Russian drones, making it difficult to leave the front lines for medical care. A Ukrainian military unit specializing in front-line casualty evacuation says battlefield medicine must now provide more than just stabilization and evacuation. Soldiers need access to outpatient care, diagnostics, and treatment for chronic and acute illnesses without leaving the battlefield. The unit emphasizes that medical treatment options must be brought forward to the front lines.
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