The Insider

A weekly, in-depth interview show with War on the Rocks authors.

Become a member

Hard Lessons in Combat Medicine from Ukraine

The Insider
John Quinn and Kerry Anderson
July 23, 2026

Sign up now and start listening to "The Insider!"
Already a member? Sign In to have access to our podcasts

Episode Notes:

John Quinn has years of experience working as a doctor in Ukraine. In his June 18 article, he drew on that background to identify crucial lessons that NATO and others should learn from combat medicine in Ukraine. Kerry talks with John about how about what lessons Ukraine's experience offers, the major challenges for combat medicine in the war, Russian targeting of health workers and infrastructure, the importance of medical augmentation, and the war's broader impact on the country's healthcare system.

Image: Jacob Dunlap via Wikimedia Commons