Austria helps

Rescue for young patients from war zone

Young cancer patient Vladislav on his transfer to Austria(Bild: BKA)

Small cancer patients from a bombed-out hospital in Ukraine have been flown to Austria for treatment.

The Russian missile strike on Kiev caused an outcry almost two weeks ago: "Okhmatdyt", the country's largest children's hospital, has been lying in ruins since a direct hit. Touching pictures of little cancer patients in front of the smoking remains with a drip in their arms on the hospital bed went around the world.

Twelve-year-old cancer patient Vladislav is looking forward to his treatment in Austria with his mother.(Bild: BKA)

Yurii (13), pictured here with his mother, is also being treated in Austria.(Bild: BKA)

In addition to the two boys, other Ukrainian patients could also end up in Austria.(Bild: BKA)

Now, on the initiative of Federal Chancellor Karl Nehammer, at least two of the seriously ill young patients have been rescued! Twelve-year-old Vladislav and Yurii (13), who is also seriously ill, were flown out to Austria for treatment. The two little patients are now receiving their further chemotherapy in local hospitals in Graz and Salzburg. "It was immediately clear to me that we would offer help," said the ÖVP leader. 

Mother: "I am really grateful"
Relief is written all over the faces of the mothers of the two boys after the shock: "The day of the attack was the most terrible day of our lives. I am really grateful that fate has given us this opportunity. Everyone in Austria is so friendly and helpful, the welcome was warm!" Help for other children is now being examined.