Damage to Kyiv’s Maternity Hospital No. 2 During Night Attack
In the early hours of September 24, a Russian assault targeted Kyiv, causing damage to the building of Maternity Hospital No. 2. At the time of the strike, patients and medical staff were safely sheltered, resulting in no casualties inside the facility. Remarkably, a baby boy was born at 2:05 a.m., symbolizing life’s persistence even in the darkest moments.
“Our medical team stands by patients under all circumstances, doing everything possible to provide timely care,” stated Tetyana Mostepan.
The attack shattered windows and doors from the first to the fifth floors on the parking lot side of the hospital. Additional damage affected windows in the laundry and boiler rooms. Tragically, one person died in the hospital’s parking area, and a nearby clinical-diagnostic center also sustained damage. Despite these hits, Maternity Hospital No. 2 continues to operate and deliver medical services.
Impact on Infrastructure and New Medical Protocols
The Russian military offensive on Kyiv involved ballistic missiles, resulting in two fatalities and eight injuries citywide. In the Solomyansky district, explosions damaged warehouses and sparked fires in basement areas, leading to the hospitalization of three victims. The Podil district experienced fires in a parking lot near the maternity hospital, as well as in a single-story non-residential structure. In the Dnipro district, a three-story administrative building was damaged, one person was injured, a private home was destroyed, and two adjacent houses were also harmed.
In response, the Ukrainian government has introduced updated regulations for healthcare facilities during air raid alerts, which include:
- At a yellow threat level, medical institutions operate normally while maintaining full access to shelters;
- Under a red threat level, patients and staff must relocate to shelters, although medical care remains uninterrupted;
Kyiv authorities plan to provide additional compensation to emergency medical workers who serve during air raid alarms and at strike sites. Funding will also be allocated for procuring specialized protective gear for medical personnel.
Alongside Kyiv, Russian forces launched attacks on other parts of Ukraine. In Odesa, medical, educational, and residential buildings were damaged, but no casualties were reported. In Khmelnytskyi on September 24, a strike by a combat drone occurred near a multi-apartment building, with no injuries confirmed. In the Kharkiv region’s Stara Hnylytsia village, a Russian attack on an agricultural enterprise resulted in six deaths and 12 wounded.
It is important to highlight that during the night of September 24, Russian forces deployed "Tsirkon" anti-ship missiles, "Iskander-M" ballistic missiles, and launched 282 drones of various types, hitting 13 locations across Ukraine.
This latest assault underscores the intensifying conflict in Ukraine, which continues to severely affect civilian populations and critical infrastructure. In this volatile environment, medical facilities must adapt swiftly to new safety protocols to protect patients and healthcare workers alike. The government’s measures—including hazard pay increases and the provision of protective equipment—reflect efforts to sustain the healthcare system amid ongoing warfare.
The recent attack on Maternity Hospital No. 2 highlights the urgent need for enhanced protocols in healthcare facilities during air raids. As the situation escalates, the Ukrainian government has rolled out new guidelines to ensure the safety of patients and staff amid ongoing threats. To learn more about these updated operational standards and how they aim to protect medical institutions, read about the new healthcare regulations during air raid alerts.