Ukraine's health supplies hit in series of Russian strikes on medical warehouses
Summary
Russian attacks have destroyed medical supply warehouses in Ukraine, affecting the availability of medicines. Significant losses have occurred, with an estimated $200 million worth of medical supplies destroyed in two major strikes. These attacks complicate healthcare efforts in Ukraine amid ongoing conflict.Key Facts
- More than $100 million worth of medicines were destroyed in Dnipro due to a Russian drone strike.
- Two major attacks caused about $200 million in losses, happening in December and October.
- BADM and Optima Pharm are the two main distributors supplying 85% of Ukraine's pharmacies; both have suffered damage to their facilities.
- Optima Pharm lost over $100 million in another strike, which destroyed its main warehouse in Kyiv.
- Russia claims it targets military-related sites, while Ukraine reports damage to civilian infrastructure.
- The International Rescue Committee lost $195,000 worth of medical supplies in the Dnipro warehouse strike.
- Over 2,500 medical institutions in Ukraine have been damaged or destroyed since the conflict began.
- The World Health Organization recorded about 2,763 attacks on Ukraine's healthcare during Russia's full-scale invasion.
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