Leaked document suggests Russia is anticipating a 'massive medical emergency' due to Ukraine war

[TheBlackAdder]

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Reports of a newly leaked document suggest Russia is anticipating "a massive medical emergency" as a result of war casualties who may suffer as a result of the Russian Armed Forces' invasion of Ukraine.

The documents, which were obtained by ITV News, were reportedly signed by Deputy Health Minister Plutnitsky as he asked for medical teams "to be promptly involved in activities aimed at saving lives & preserving the health of people in Russia." As part of the medical emergency, ITV News' Emma Burrows is also reporting that the document detailed Russia's plan to "draft civilian medics from across the country."

On Friday, February 25, Burrows took to Twitter with a copy of the leaked document. With the notice, she tweeted, "I have been given a copy of document issued today by Russian Ministry of Health. It indicates Russia is anticipating a massive medical emergency & has ordered health organisations to immediately identify medical staff ready to relocate & work."

Emma Burrows
@EJ_Burrows
EXCLUSIVE: I have been given a copy of document issued today by Russian Ministry of Health. It indicates Russia is anticipating a massive medical emergency & has ordered health organisations to immediately identify medical staff ready to relocate & work.

Link to tweet

https://www.rawstory.com/leaked-document-suggests-russia-is-anticipating-a-massive-medical-emergency-due-to-ukraine-war-casualties-report/

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[dchill]

1. Radiation sickness from Chernobyl?

[Abnredleg]

2. No - the levels are too low

[dchill]

3. I wouldn't assume the situation is static with Russians in charge.

[MOMFUDSKI]

4. Not from Chernobyl but

putin is possibly considering going whole hog and using his nukes. This is nuts. And scary beyond belief.

[harumph]

5. No, he thought the Ukrainians would just fold

- hence did not plan for the casualties. It's very sad - but predictable.
Going into areas where you're not wanted usually spells trouble. Like us in
Vietnam or Iraq. It's just so damn sad that in this day and age our "betters"
can send us to die in a doomed ginned-up conflict. Either for ego, the petroleum industry
or some other cash cow for the rich.

[Happy Hoosier]

7. Nah... massive combat casualties

The Russians are getting badly bloodied.

[dchill]

9. This I want to believe.

[Zorro]

6. The worst is yet to come

[cbabe]

8. Covid. Russian vaccine not very effective? Low vaccination rate?