Russian missile strikes children’s hospital in Kyiv, several feared trapped

CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: The Russian missile attack on Kyiv damaged Ukraine’s biggest children’s medical facility on Monday. Also, at least 30 people were killed in multiple Russian missile strikes across Ukraine. Okhmatdyt Children’s Hospital is a leading treatment centre in the country for children’s cancer. Several people were feared trapped under the rubble as the rescue operations took place in the area.

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the attack and said the exact number of casualties is still unknown. Reportedly, at least seven people including children were killed in the attack.

“Okhmatdyt Children’s Hospital in Kyiv. One of the most important CHILDREN’S hospitals not only in Ukraine but also in Europe. Okhmatdyt has been saving and restoring the health of thousands of children…Now that the hospital has been damaged by a Russian strike, there are people under the rubble, and the exact number of casualties is still unknown,” said Zelenskyy.