When Leopard tanks arrived in Ukraine before its much-anticipated counteroffensive operation in the Spring of 2023, many believed these German-manufactured tanks would give the Ukrainian Armed Forces an edge over the Russians and help achieve swift victories on the battlefield.

As a combat medic in the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Sara has seen the worst of war firsthand. With more than a year of service under her belt, she has saved countless lives and treated wounded soldiers at the hottest points of the front line.