A Russian airstrike damaged a hospital in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, on October 6, according to local officials and media reports. The attack caused structural damage and injured several patients. The hospital, located in the city’s Podilskyi district, was hit during an airstrike. Emergency services responded quickly to the incident.
The attack marks the latest in a series of strikes targeting Ukrainian infrastructure. Ukrainian authorities have accused Russia of deliberately targeting civilian facilities. The hospital was reportedly used for emergency care and had been operating under difficult conditions due to ongoing conflict.
This incident follows a previous airstrike that damaged a hospital in Kyiv on September 24, 2026. The Ukrainian government has repeatedly condemned such attacks, calling them violations of international law. Russian forces have not commented on the specific strike in Kryvyi Rih.
The attack has raised concerns about the safety of medical facilities in conflict zones. International humanitarian organizations have called for greater protection of hospitals and medical staff. The situation continues to escalate as both sides report increased military activity.
