Quick Read
- Nineteen newborns were in Odesa Maternity Hospital No. 5 during a Russian drone strike.
- The facility was sheltering 33 patients, including 22 women in labor, at the time of the attack.
- The strike resulted in two deaths and 12 injuries among those present.
Odesa Maternity Hospital Attacked
ODESSA (Azat TV) – Nineteen newborns were present in Odesa Maternity Hospital No. 5 at the time of a Russian drone attack that struck the facility, according to reports. The hospital was sheltering 33 patients, including 22 women in labor, and the 19 infants when the strike occurred.
Casualties and Occupancy During Strike
The Odesa Special Operations Command reported that a total of 80 people were inside the maternity hospital during the attack, with 33 of them being medical personnel. All individuals were reportedly taking shelter at the moment of the strike. The attack resulted in two fatalities and injured 12 others.
Broader Impact on Odesa
The drone strike on the maternity hospital is part of a wider pattern of Russian shelling in the Odesa region. The recent attacks have led to casualties and injuries among the civilian population, underscoring the ongoing risks faced by residents.
The presence of 19 newborns within the facility at the time of the attack highlights the critical vulnerability of civilian infrastructure and the imperative for protecting the most defenseless populations during conflict.