“Held severed leg pressed to body to prevent it from bleeding out”: story of 11-year-old boy from Kharkiv Oblast – photos

Kyiv doctors have recollected a story of the treatment of Sashko (Oleksandr), 11, from Kharkiv Oblast, who lost his leg as a result of Russian attacks. Source: Okhmatdyt, one of the best children's hospitals located in Kyiv Details: Okhmatdyt stated that Sashko was treated for over three months.

"During this time in the hospital, he managed to undergo several operations, make new friends, celebrate his 11th birthday, change his hairstyle and get used to a new life with an amputated leg," the doctors said.

Sashko was injured in his native village of Malyi Burluk.

Unfortunately, his cousin was killed

In January 2024, Sashko and his cousin Alina were walking to the grocery store in their village of Malyi Burluk in Kharkiv Oblast. It was at that moment that Russian troops began shelling. A Russian shell landed near the children.

Both Sashko and Alina were seriously injured. Doctors said that Sashko held his severed leg pressed to his body to prevent it from bleeding out.

Sashko underwent many surgeries in Kharkiv, and then he was transferred to Kyiv

Shortly afterward, Ukrainian soldiers arrived at the scene of the strike, provided first aid to the children, put a tourniquet on Sashko's leg and drove to meet the ambulance in their car to avoid wasting time. Sashko lost his leg, and his cousin unfortunately died after 10 days in intensive care.

Sashko underwent many surgeries in Kharkiv, and then he was transferred to the Kyiv Okhmatdyt, where he was treated in the orthopaedics and traumatology department. Here, Sashko underwent surgical interventions and recovery and attended sessions with a physical therapist and psychologist.

Sashko celebrated his 11th birthday in hospital

"During his stay in our hospital, the boy adapted to his new life, made friends with other children, met famous people, went to a hairstylist and attended many activities. Sashko has become an example of resilience, optimism and courage.

The Okhmatdyt team is happy to meet such a bright and sincere child who, despite everything he has been through, inspires and gives joy to others.

We are proud of Sashko!" the doctors say.

The boy is in Lviv now, where he has been fitted with a prosthesis

The boy is in Lviv now, where he has been fitted with a prosthesis, but he dreams of coming back home.

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