Border Guards Set a Ukrainian Record: 196 Liters of Blood Collected in a Single Drive.

Blood Donation Campaign by Border Guards

According to Novyny.live: On June 11, military personnel from the Western Regional Directorate of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine carried out a blood donation campaign that set a national record, collecting 196.2 liters of blood. This effort came at a time of critical demand for donor blood to treat both wounded soldiers and civilian patients.

Over 400 border guards took part in the campaign, donating blood simultaneously across five cities:

• Lviv
• Lutsk
• Uzhhorod
• Mukachevo
• Chernivtsi

Organizers highlighted the urgent need for blood, noting that 'there are so many wounded and many sick people,' as stated by Iryna Voloshanska.

Today, the border guards set an absolute Ukrainian record for blood donation.

Svitlana Burda, representative of the border guard authorities of the Western Directorate

This campaign marked a significant step in supporting medical facilities and patients requiring emergency care. The collected blood will be used to assist those most in need.

The Importance of Donating Blood

This blood drive by the border guards took place against the backdrop of an ongoing military conflict, which has intensified the demand for medical resources, especially donor blood. Setting a record for the volume of blood collected underscores the solidarity and willingness of military personnel to support civilians during difficult times. This event can serve as a model for other organizations and institutions, highlighting the vital role of blood donation in meeting the country's healthcare needs.