Jevhen Hnilitski

Jevhen Hnilitski is the director of the maternity hospital in Kherson, Ukraine, which is situated perilously close to the front lines of the ongoing conflict. At 45 years old, he oversees operations in a facility that has been relocated underground for safety, as Russian forces are just half a kilometer away. Hnilitski's leadership is critical in ensuring the safety and care of mothers and newborns amidst the constant threat of artillery fire and drone attacks in the region.