Unexploded Grenade removed from Ukranian solidiers chest !

[Social Media]

An unexploded grenade has been removed from the chest of a Ukrainian soldier.

Before and after photos on the Facebook page of Ukraine's armed forces medical service show an X-ray of the explosive close to the serviceman's heart, and another of the surgeon holding the bloody device.

The post said two soldiers helped to oversee the operation to ensure it was carried out safely.

The injured soldier is now recovering, the group said.

The social media post said the surgery was carried out without the use of electrocoagulation - a common method where an electric current is used to help control bleeding during surgery - because the "ammunition could detonate at any time".

[Tug]

That’s one tough and lucky dude to survive a hit like that and then to have the heroic medical team remove it wow!

[RayC]

Wishing the fellow a speedy recovery seems a bit lame, nevertheless 'Get well soon'.

 

Kudos to all involved. Braver men than me.

[Saanim]

For the record: The same action - on the other side of the river (and of the front line) - was reported in November last year.

[herfiehandbag]

Excused PT for a couple of weeks I should imagine!