Russian Strike Damages Mariupol Hospital in Kyiv Once Again

Attack on the Regional Intensive Care Hospital

According to Главком: For the second time, a hospital originally from Mariupol and now operating in Kyiv has been hit by a Russian attack. The Regional Intensive Care Hospital suffered damage during an overnight assault on the capital on July 2. The outpatient clinic building was heavily damaged, while the surgical wing sustained only minor harm.

The strike on Kyiv involved a combination of weapons:

• drones,
• ballistic missiles,
• cruise missiles,
• hypersonic Zircon missiles.

This aggression affected 28 locations across the city. Officials confirmed 11 fatalities and more than 30 wounded. In the Shevchenkivskyi district, an emergency medical substation was also hit, injuring six staff members-three paramedics and three emergency medical technicians who serve as drivers. Their conditions are reported as moderate.

“Its doctors lived through the worst days of the full-scale war, but they never stopped. They kept working, saving lives, and rebuilding medical care for residents of Donetsk region-now in Kyiv.” - Vadym Filashkin

Specialists will still need to inspect the hospital’s equipment. “The premises have been partially tidied up; next we will draw up a report and determine the scope of work,” the regional military administration reported.

This attack is part of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, which continues to harm civilian life and health, as well as medical infrastructure. The hospital, having endured so many trials, stands as a symbol of the medical staff’s resilience and their commitment to providing care during wartime. Restoring and repairing healthcare facilities remains critically important for Ukraine, especially amid active hostilities.

In a related incident, the ongoing conflict has also impacted emergency medical services in Kyiv, highlighting the dangers faced by healthcare workers. Recently, a Russian strike targeted an emergency medical substation, resulting in injuries to several ambulance personnel. This attack underscores the urgent need for comprehensive measures to protect medical infrastructure and personnel during wartime. For more details on this alarming event, you can read about the wounded ambulance workers.