'I ran because I knew I would die': Russian drones target medics in Ukraine
Summary
Russian drones and missiles have frequently attacked hospitals, ambulances, and medical workers in Ukraine since the war began in February 2022. International health groups say these strikes are often deliberate and have increased in number, causing serious damage and deaths among medical personnel and civilians.Key Facts
- Since February 2022, over 3,100 attacks on healthcare in Ukraine have been recorded by the World Health Organization (WHO), averaging two attacks per day.
- Attacks on healthcare facilities and ambulances have risen by 30% in 2024 after a 20% increase last year.
- Russian forces sometimes use a "double-tap" tactic, striking the same location twice to target first responders.
- In one incident, a paramedic named Inna Lytvynenko was chased by drones while trying to help an injured woman in Kherson.
- Hospitals and medical warehouses, including those run by the UN and WHO, have been hit despite sharing their locations with both sides to avoid attacks.
- Doctors Without Borders reports that Russian strikes on medical facilities are systematic and deliberate, not accidental or isolated.
- A recent missile attack on a hospital in Kherson killed a doctor and severely damaged the building.
- Ukrainian President Zelensky called for increased international pressure on Russia to stop these attacks on civilians and healthcare workers.
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