(opinion article)

Soldiers who lost limbs during the war are true heroes of our time. Their dedication and courage deserve deep respect and gratitude. However, returning to civilian life after such injuries is a big challenge, and society should actively support them in this.

Respectful attitude to soldiers without limbs

Firstly, it is important to remember that soldiers who have lost limbs do not need our pity. They don’t want to be the object of sympathy, because their wounds are evidence of their strength and courage. Therefore, the best way to show respect for them is to treat them as equals without focusing on their physical limitations.

Reactions of people in civilian life

Citizens should learn to react appropriately to the appearance of soldiers who have lost limbs. This means avoiding excessive attention or sympathetic looks. Instead, it is important to show understanding and support, if necessary, but without undue emphasis on the disability. In addition, it is necessary to create conditions so that male and female soldiers and military officers are not ashamed of their appearance and feel comfortable and confident in society.

Creating conditions for movement

Infrastructure should be adapted for easy movement of people with disabilities. All public places, including transportation, healthcare facilities, educational and cultural institutions, should be accessible to military personnel with prostheses or in wheelchairs. This includes the availability of ramps, elevators, wide doors and other accessibility features.

 Support and funding from the state

The state should play a key role in providing the military with the necessary medical care and prosthetics. Financing treatment and rehabilitation, providing modern prosthetics is the state’s duty to those who defend and defended its independence. Prostheses must be of high quality, functional and comfortable to ensure that the military can lead a full life.

Finally, ensuring respect for the military who have lost limbs, adequate reaction of citizens to their appearance, creation of accessible infrastructure and state support for treatment and prosthetics are all key factors for the comfortable integration of these heroes into civilian life. If these principles are followed, the military will feel like full members of society. Be grateful to those who make it possible for you to live in an independent state. They fight Russian aggression every day to keep Ukrainian citizens safe. They survive under Russian missile strikes, air bombs and artillery shelling day in and day out. Remember this.