WHO officially recognizes attacks on Ukrainian doctors in Ukraine that led to casualties – media

11:23, 06.03.2022 1 min read

The World Health Organization (WHO) officially confirms several attacks on healthcare facilities in Ukraine and is investigating reports of more attacks, European Pravda reported on Sunday.

"WHO has confirmed several attacks on health care in Ukraine, causing multiple deaths and injuries. Additional reports are being investigated," WHO head Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Twitter.

In a short official statement on this matter, Ghebreyesus did not name those responsible for the attacks or even mention the Russian Federation, but noted a violation of international law. "Attacks on healthcare facilities or workers breach medical neutrality and are violations of international humanitarian law," he said.