Russian Forces Strike Hospital in Kharkiv’s Nemyshlyanskyi District, Injuring 62 and Prompting Evacuation of 226 Patients

Hospital Targeted in Overnight Attack on Kharkiv

According to Рубрика — Суспільство: In the early hours of November 3, Russian military forces launched an assault on a medical facility located in Kharkiv’s Nemyshlyanskyi district. The strike resulted in injuries to 62 individuals and forced the evacuation of 226 patients to other hospitals, following extensive damage to the hospital building and nearby residential structures.

The attack occurred around 3 a.m. amid a coordinated bombardment on Kharkiv involving ballistic missiles and precision-guided aerial bombs. One Russian munition hit the connecting corridor between the hospital’s main buildings, causing significant destruction. Initial reports cited 25 wounded, but that number later rose to 62. The blast also damaged a hospital ward, shattered windows in four high-rise apartment buildings, and destroyed ten vehicles. Overall, more than 1,000 windows were broken across the hospital and adjacent homes.

Aftermath and Official Responses

While the evacuation was initially planned for 200 patients, authorities later confirmed that 226 individuals needed to be relocated. Emergency responders continue to work intensively to manage the damage throughout the city. Statements about the incident were issued by Oleg Synegubov, head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, and Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov.

Mayor Terekhov emphasized: “Kharkiv is currently enduring a combined assault by Russian forces employing ballistic missiles and guided aerial bombs.”

Synegubov confirmed the impact point: “A Russian projectile struck the passageway connecting the hospital’s buildings.”

This assault forms part of a broader series of attacks affecting the region. Just days earlier, on the night of October 31, Russian troops targeted Kharkiv again, including a rocket strike on a private residence in the Osnovianskyi district that injured five civilians. Additionally, on November 2, airstrikes in Komyshuvakha, Zaporizhzhia region, claimed 29 lives, wounded five, and left 48 people missing, among the casualties were two emergency service workers and four police officers.

The attack on Kharkiv’s hospital highlights the escalating severity of the conflict and its impact on civilian infrastructure. Medical facilities, which should serve as safe havens, are increasingly becoming targets, underscoring the humanitarian crisis unfolding amid ongoing warfare. The damage inflicted on healthcare institutions not only endangers lives but also strains the region’s capacity to provide critical medical care during this turbulent period.

The recent attack on the hospital in Kharkiv is part of a concerning trend, as the city has faced multiple assaults in recent days. Just prior to this incident, drone strikes targeted two districts, leading to fires and injuries. To understand the broader implications of these ongoing attacks and their impact on civilian life, you can read more about the recent drone strikes in Kharkiv.