WHO "Russia Attacks Medical Facilities in Ukraine... 98 Confirmed Deaths"

Vladimir Putin, President of Russia [Photo by Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Daehyun] The World Health Organization (WHO) criticized Russia for continuing attacks on medical facilities in Ukraine for six months since its invasion in February.

On the 24th (local time), WHO stated in a press release that there have been 473 confirmed attacks on medical facilities in Ukraine over the past six months, resulting in at least 98 deaths and 134 injuries.

Hans Henri Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe, condemned the attacks on the medical sector as "shameless," saying, "They hinder access for those who need medical care the most."

WHO explained that the Ukrainian government is supporting the reemployment of displaced medical personnel and the restoration of medical facilities, and that approximately 1,300 tons of medical supplies?including ambulances, oxygen equipment, surgical instruments, and medicines?have been provided to the medical field.

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated, "The war over the past six months has had a devastating impact on the lives of the Ukrainian people," and urged "Russia to end this war."

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