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On July 8, Russian forces launched an attack on Ohmatdyt, Ukraine’s primary children’s hospital, which serves children with severe illnesses. At the time of the attack, approximately 600 patients were inside the facility. Tragically, the attack resulted in the death of an adult visitor and a doctor, while about 300 people were injured, including eight children. The same day saw further violence, including an attack on a private maternity hospital, which claimed nine lives; a business center where seven people died; and a residential building that resulted in the deaths of 13 residents, including five children. In total, 33 people perished in Kyiv on July 8, including six care workers. Several members of the UNI-affiliated union Lviv Regional Trade Union of Medical Workers and Healthcare Workers were victims of this attack.
UNI Global Union’s General Secretary Christy Hoffman, who visited the area in early June, expressed profound concern over the attack, stating: “The attack on Ohmatdyt is a stark reminder of the devastating impact of this conflict on innocent civilians, particularly children and medical workers who are on the frontlines saving lives. We stand in solidarity with the brave care workers who continue to work under these harrowing conditions and call for immediate international action to protect healthcare facilities and ensure the safety of medical personnel in conflict zones.”
Tatiana, an X-ray technician at Ohmatdyt, recounted her experiences during the attack. Having worked at the Radiology Center for over a decade, Tatiana was on duty conducting patient rounds with a portable X-ray machine when the explosion occurred.
