The Okhmatdyt hospital came under rocket fire on July 8.
Russia hit a children's hospital on July 8, 2024: what is known
During a massive missile attack on Ukraine, the Russian occupiers ended up in the Okhmatdyt children's hospital in Kyiv.
Information about this was confirmed by KGVA.
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— In the Shevchenkovsky district, the Okhmatdyt children's hospital was damaged, there is destruction, — the message says.
President Vladimir Zelensky published a photo of the consequences of the Okhmatdyt hospital, the new building was destroyed.
Missile strike on Okhmatdyt hospital on July 8. Photo: Volodymyr Zelensky
According to the mayor of Kyiv, Vitaliy Klitschko, patients at a children's hospital hit by an enemy missile are being evacuated to municipal hospitals in the city.
Igor Klimenko reported that a rescue operation was ongoing at the scene. Volunteers help employees of the State Emergency Service clear the rubble.
Minister of Health Viktor Lyashko reported on the national telethon that the building where toxicology worked was destroyed.
— There were children on dialysis where the laboratory worked. Here we are helped by the State Emergency Service, who were the first to rush to clear the rubble. After some time, we will understand who was evacuated by the ambulance and who may be under the rubble. Now we are evacuating everyone from the intensive care unit, because there is no light or oxygen here. Evacuation takes place to different hospitals in Kyiv, — said Lyashko.
President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky noted that the Okhmatdyt children's hospital is in Kyiv. One of the most important not only in Ukraine, but also in Europe exclusively for children.
— Okhmatdyt saved and restored health to thousands of children. Now the hospital has been damaged by a Russian attack, there are people under the rubble, the exact number of wounded and dead is still unknown. Now everyone is helping clear out the rubble: doctors, ordinary people.
— Russia cannot but know where its missiles are flying, and must answer in full for all its crimes: against people, against children, against humanity in general. It is very important that the world does not remain silent about this now and that everyone sees what Russia is, what it does, — the president emphasized.
