Military servicemen show an impressive example of dedication and heroism, said Alexander Labunets.

Since the beginning of hostilities in the east of Ukraine, 38 military doctors have died, more than 200 have been wounded.

This was announced today during the briefing and. Head of the Central Medical Department - Head of the Medical Service of the Supreme Armed Forces of Ukraine Alexander Labunets.

"Unfortunately, not all military physicians returned from the battlefield. For all time in the area of ??ATO, 38 military servicemen, including 18 doctors and nurses, were killed, more than 200 were injured, "said Colonel of the medical service Alexander Labunets.

According to him, military doctors show an impressive example of selflessness and heroism.

"On the eve of the professional holiday, which will be celebrated in Ukraine on June 18, I want to note that the work of military doctors is always a high responsibility and honor.

They work selflessly in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, day after day, without holidays and weekends, around the clock, in every corner of our country, save Ukrainian soldiers and officers from the deaths in the areas of combat operations, assist the local population. So they contribute to the struggle of the people of Ukraine for the freedom, independence and free future of our children, "said the head of the medical service of the APU.

Recall, according to the UN, three years of the military conflict in eastern Ukraine killed more than 10 thousand people, of which 2,7 thousand - civilians, and almost 24 thousand people were injured.