269 attacks on health facilities in 100 days since Russia's invasion of Ukraine

The WHO warned some healthcare buildings have been destroyed and others are now “overwhelmed” by people suffering from trauma as well as injuries resulting directly from the war

A makeshift hospital has been set up in a bunker in Ukraine. Picture: WHO Newsroom

More than 260 attacks have now taken place on health facilities in Ukraine and staff are working on “ a knife edge” the World Health Organisation (WHO) said.

Marking 100 days since Russia invaded Ukraine, the WHO said the health system across the country continues to be “under severe pressure”. Up to Thursday, they verified 269 attacks on health facilities, killing at least 76 people and injuring 59.