Several Russian rockets bombarded today the largest children's hospital in Kiev, at the same time one of the largest children's hospitals in Europe.
The scenes from the scene are dramatic, while the exact number of victims is not yet known. According to unconfirmed information, at least 17 victims and 43 injured are suspected.
Witnesses said that there were several Russian rockets that fell on the hospital complex one after the other.
Dozens of sick children were forced to be taken out of the hospital premises, while many others, including the medical staff, were injured.
Okhmatdyt Children's Hospital in Kyiv. One of the most important CHILDREN'S hospitals not only in Ukraine, but also in Europe. Okhmatdyt has been saving and restoring the health of thousands of children.
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) July 8, 2024
Now that the hospital has been damaged by a Russian strike, there are… pic.twitter.com/TmRlUmSBri
The moment when the Russian missile falls on the residential area in Kiev:
❗️ The number of victims in Kyiv has sharply increased to 96 people, - Kyiv mayor.
— Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) July 8, 2024
Three children are among the victims. 52 injured were hospitalized. The death of two adults in Okhmatdyt children's hospital is confirmed, there are also 16 victims there.
Two victims from others... pic.twitter.com/G2Sb5cQ2ET