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Emergency Aid on the Frontline: A New Stabilization Complex for Ukrainian Heroes

August 10, 2024.

    On the frontline, where life and death are separated by only a few minutes, every detail, every resource becomes critical. One such resource today is the mobile stabilization containers, Stabnet, which have already saved numerous lives of Ukrainian soldiers. On August 10th, on the Left Bank of Kyiv, the ninth such container was handed over to the "Rubezh" Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine. Our correspondent witnessed this important event.
    
    The Importance of Stabnet on the Battlefield
    
    As noted by medics working directly in the combat zone, the key advantage of stabilization containers is their mobility and autonomy. Each container can function as an independent medical unit, ready to provide emergency aid even in the most remote locations. Thanks to Stabnet, military medics can quickly stabilize the condition of the wounded, significantly increasing their chances of survival until they reach a stationary hospital.
    
    The container is equipped with everything necessary: an operating table, a cardiac monitor, a portable ultrasound scanner, a ventilator, an oxygen concentrator, a manual defibrillator, and other essential medical devices. Additionally, the container is autonomous due to its dual inverter generator system, which ensures continuous operation in any conditions.
    
    Game-Changing Technology
    
    Stabnet is not just another tool; it’s a true innovation that can change the rules on the battlefield. Just as drones have revolutionized military operations, these containers provide a new level of medical care. They are lightweight, mobile, and can be quickly relocated along the frontline, ensuring uninterrupted access to medical aid regardless of how the situation on the front changes. Every minute, every second is crucial for a wounded soldier. Even according to NATO standards, the initial moments of providing medical aid on the battlefield are called "golden."
    
    The Ceremony and Real Heroes
    
    The ceremony of handing over the ninth container was attended not only by military personnel but also by volunteers, medics, and representatives of NGOs supporting the Stabnet project. The atmosphere at the event was filled with the awareness of the importance of this moment. Many attendees had already seen these containers in action and understood how vital they are for saving lives on the frontline.
    
    A representative of the "Rubezh" Brigade shared that this is not just a container but a symbol of hope and assistance that arrives in the most difficult moments. "Knowing that you have such resources gives you the strength and determination to continue fighting," he said.
    
    The Future of Stabnet
    
    The organization behind the Stabnet project does not plan to stop here. The next containers are expected to be handed over soon and will be sent to the hottest spots on the frontline. "We will continue to work to ensure that every Ukrainian soldier has access to the best medical care, no matter where they are," said Damien Arri-Maren, the Project Manager of STABNET (France and Ukraine).
    
    Thus, mobile stabilization containers, Stabnet, which are produced in the frontline city of Kharkiv, have become an integral part of Ukrainian military medicine. They not only provide the necessary level of medical care but also symbolize the support that Ukrainian defenders receive from their fellow citizens and international partners. In the conditions of war, where every minute counts, these containers are a true lifeline for many Ukrainian soldiers.
    
    Oleh Spornykov


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