Alla Horniuk is a family doctor with more than 25 years of experience. The family had just returned from vacation when a full-scale russian invasion began. The first explosions — and the first calls from friends: "What are we going to do?". Alla's husband, a medic and 2014 war veteran, answered briefly: "We will fight, but what else can we do?" Together with other medics, he went on duty in Klavdiievo-Tarasove, as part of the local defense. He wasn't at home for weeks — he was on duty day and night, helping out as much as he could.

Alla couldn't stay at home either. She took patients, distributed medicines, and saved people. It was especially difficult for diabetic patients and those who depend on hormone therapy. Her daughter delivered diapers, porridge, and baby food.  "When you're busy with something, it's a little easier," says the medic.

They also brought the wounded. Among them were children. "They brought girls who were shot on the road. One was already in agony. And you want to help, but you don't know how. And then you realize you can't..." One of the sisters was saved, but the other was not.  For Alla, these moments are still the most difficult in her memory.