[88516] Kyiv medical care controversy and plan to strengthen the IDF's medical system
[88516] Kyiv medical care controversy and plan to strengthen the IDF's medical system
The Kyiv Municipality responds to allegations of medical negligence, while Ukraine's military high command announces a reform in medical care and combatant training.
Dealing with medical criticism in the capital and at the front
Following a wave of public criticism on social media, the Kyiv City State Administration (KMDA) published a sweeping denial of allegations regarding the failure to provide medical assistance during air raid alerts. According to city officials, the city's ambulance system operates non-stop, and from the beginning of the war until June 17, 2026, more than 4,600 departures to attack sites were carried out, providing assistance to 2,501 casualties. The municipality warned that the dissemination of unsubstantiated information harms the morale of medical teams who risk their lives.
At the same time, reports were published on Новини.LIVE regarding disciplinary measures following the death of a soldier, Sergey Kuznetsov. Official sources confirmed that the director of the municipal emergency hospital will be fired due to "deficiencies and failure to fulfill contract terms." The authorities announced the conducting of a comprehensive audit in all municipal medical institutions to ensure the quality of care for soldiers and volunteers.
At the national level, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine issued new guidelines for improving the military medical system. General Oleksandr Syrskyi emphasized that "preserving the soldier's life starts not at the moment of injury, but long before," and called for the strengthening of preventive systems, periodic screenings, and the recruitment of skilled medical personnel. As part of the move, the volume of training in "tactical medicine" within basic training has increased to 40 hours.
In the logistics and training sector, the General Staff and the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense noted that joint training continues as part of the European Union mission in Poland, focusing on Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) and the operation of Leopard tanks. In addition, a new course was launched in the "Army+" application on the subject of "military leadership," intended to help commanders in the field make complex decisions and strengthen trust within units.