Russian forces have launched a drone attack on a hospital in Kherson, as reported by the Kherson Regional Military Administration on June 25. The strike, which targeted medical infrastructure, left five staff members injured, all of whom sustained blast-related trauma while on duty.
This incident is part of an ongoing pattern of Russian aggression against civilian infrastructure. The hospital was hit in the morning, creating panic and endangering the lives of patients and medical personnel alike. In addition to the hospital staff, a 62-year-old woman was also hospitalized in moderate condition following an earlier attack by a Russian “Shahed” drone in the central district of Kherson. She suffered a concussion, as well as blast and closed head injuries.
The targeting of medical facilities is a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law. Russian forces continue to prioritize terror tactics aimed at destabilizing Ukrainian life in frontline regions. As the intensity of the war remains high, the protection of civilians and medical workers has become an urgent priority for the Ukrainian government and international partners.
Factage Ukraine continues to document these incidents as part of the broader conflict, highlighting the severe toll that Russia’s ongoing military campaign takes on the civilian population. Every strike against hospitals, residential areas, and infrastructure further emphasizes the need for continued support for Ukraine’s defense efforts and its ability to protect its people from indiscriminate attacks. The situation in the Kherson region remains volatile, with frequent shelling that aims to erode the resilience of the local population.