Consider This from NPR A Mission To Evacuate Premature Twin Babies From Ukraine
Mar 9, 2022
A heart-wrenching narrative unfolds as a rescue mission seeks to evacuate premature twin babies from a war-torn Ukrainian hospital. The struggle to navigate perilous landscapes highlights the emotional toll on families torn apart by conflict. Once safely in Poland, the babies receive care in a NICU, marking a hopeful beginning to their recovery. The journey of newborn Sasha showcases resilience and the support of a dedicated team, culminating in a touching celebration of survival and new beginnings for these little evacuees.
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Premature Evacuation
- Brian Stern, from Project Dynamo, extracted premature babies from Kyiv hospitals amidst shelling.
- Two were American twins born via surrogacy just as the invasion began.
Border Reunion
- The twins' father, Alex Spector, waited anxiously at the Polish border.
- They reunited after a difficult journey through checkpoints and a snowstorm.
Extraction Challenges
- Brian Stern's team faced artillery fire twice during the extraction.
- They navigated tense checkpoints due to Ukrainian men of military age on their team.