Ukrainians carry tourniquets on vacation.
United24: In Venice, a teen lay bleeding on the street. Off duty Ukrainian soldier Yanis Tereshchenko pushed through the crowd, pulled out a tourniquet and stopped the bleed.
- Are you a medic?
- Soldier.
- American?
- No. Ukrainian. 1/
United24: In Venice, a teen lay bleeding on the street. Off duty Ukrainian soldier Yanis Tereshchenko pushed through the crowd, pulled out a tourniquet and stopped the bleed.
- Are you a medic?
- Soldier.
- American?
- No. Ukrainian. 1/
Before the war, Yanis taught geography at a school. Now he serves in Ukraine’s 3rd Assault Brigade.
He was on vacation with his child when he saw the blood, crossed the street, and acted without hesitation. The mayor of Venice gave him an award. 2/
He was on vacation with his child when he saw the blood, crossed the street, and acted without hesitation. The mayor of Venice gave him an award. 2/
Since 2022, Ukrainians have treated tourniquets like ID – always on hand.
Russia launched over 20,000 Shaheds in the first half of 2025. In a missile strike, the first responder is whoever’s nearby. And often, they’re not medics. 3/
Russia launched over 20,000 Shaheds in the first half of 2025. In a missile strike, the first responder is whoever’s nearby. And often, they’re not medics. 3/
Ukrainian instructor Yaroslav Vus trains 7,000 people a year in first aid – civilians, soldiers, teachers.
One of his key lessons: “How tight should the tourniquet be? Tight enough to make your eyeballs press into your glasses.” 4/
One of his key lessons: “How tight should the tourniquet be? Tight enough to make your eyeballs press into your glasses.” 4/
He teaches civilians how to stop bleeding, pack wounds, do CPR, treat burns, handle seizures, help someone choking.
In Ukraine, every teacher, bartender, and teen knows how to keep someone alive until help comes. 5X
In Ukraine, every teacher, bartender, and teen knows how to keep someone alive until help comes. 5X
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