July 8th 2024.
As the dust settles in the wake of Vladimir Putin's brutal attack on Ukraine, the devastating aftermath at the country's largest hospital for children is becoming clear. This is the most severe assault on Kyiv in several months, leaving the city and its people reeling from the destruction.
Disturbing footage has emerged from the Ohmatdyt National Specialised Children's Hospital, located in the heart of the capital. The building, which is a vital hub for pediatric care, has been reduced to rubble after being hit by a Russian missile. The toxicology ward, where young patients were receiving treatment, was completely destroyed, trapping innocent children under layers of concrete.
As rescue efforts continue at the scene, a glimmer of hope has emerged in the form of a human chain formed by brave civilians and medics. Together, they are working tirelessly to remove the debris, brick by brick, in the hopes of finding survivors. Kyiv's mayor, Vitali Klitschko, has called this attack one of the most horrific and devastating during the ongoing invasion.
The Ohmatdyt Children's Hospital has borne the brunt of the aggression, with multiple casualties already reported. Among the victims are young children, their tiny bodies bloodied and wrapped in blankets, and brave medics who have sustained injuries while trying to save lives. However, the full extent of the damage and the number of lives lost is still unknown, as the rescue operation continues.
According to Klitschko, at least five people have been confirmed dead, and 11 more have been injured, with eight of them being hospitalized. Sadly, these numbers are expected to rise as the day progresses. The president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, has also confirmed that the attack targeted five cities and involved over 40 missiles of various types, including the highly advanced Kinzhal hypersonic missiles.
The Kinzhal is known for its incredible speed, flying at 10 times the speed of sound, making it nearly impossible to intercept. The impact of these missiles has sent shockwaves throughout the city, causing buildings to shake and air raid sirens to blare in multiple cities across Ukraine. The Ministry of Health of Ukraine has also shared harrowing images of the devastation at the Children's Hospital Ohmatdyt, serving as a grim reminder of the horrors of war.
As the country mourns the lives lost and assesses the damage, one thing is certain: the people of Ukraine will not be broken. They will continue to stand united, supporting each other in the face of this brutal aggression, and fighting for their freedom and safety.
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