WHO is now asking Russia to stop attacking hospitals and other health infrastructures in Ukraine. The ongoing conflict between the two countries is still affecting both of their citizens.
TOPSHOT - Helena, a 53-year-old teacher stands outside a hospital after the bombing of the eastern Ukraine town of Chuguiv on February 24, 2022, as Russian armed forces attempt to invade Ukraine from several directions, using rocket systems and helicopters to attack Ukrainian position in the south, the border guard service said.
Aside from them, people in other countries are also affected because of the fuel hike and other effects of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Now, the World Health Organization recorded hundreds of health facility attacks in Ukraine.
WHO Asks Russia To Stop Attacking Ukraine Health Facilities
According to IFL Science's latest report, WHO recorded 103 health infrastructure attacks in Ukraine. The health organization announced that 89 health facilities and 13 involved ambulances were affected.
A view to a basement under the hospital which is used during the air raids and shelling in the area on March 10, 2022 in Brovary, Ukraine. Yesterday, a column of Russian tanks and armored vehicles in Brovary was forced to turn back after an ambush by Ukrainian forces. Video shared online purportedly showed a destroyed tank and APC in the area.
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"A grim milestone has been crossed today in the war in Ukraine - more than 100 attacks on health care verified by WHO since the start of the war on 24 February," said the World Health Organization via its official press release.
WHO's Ukraine Representative, Dr. Jarno Habicht, said that medical workers in the countries are already risking their lives to provide essential health services during the ongoing pandemic.
He added that Russia needs to stop targeting them and the health facilities they are working in. Because of the Russian government's action, WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said they are outraged by the results.
Now, Ghebreyesus is asking the Russian Federation to stop its attacks against the medical infrastructure and stop the whole conflict.
Is Russia's Action Allowed?
WHO added that 73 died during the attacks, and 51 were injured. The action of Russia is already bypassing the international humanitarian law under the Geneva Convention of 1864.
This law states that any verbal or physical action threatening or obstructing the access, availability, and delivery of essential health services is prohibited.
Although this is the case, hospitals and other health facilities are always targeted whenever there are conflicts between two or more countries.
This can already be seen in the issue happening between Russia and Ukraine. If you want to see further details about international humanitarian law, you can visit this link.
Meanwhile, Microsoft's anti-cyber attack efforts are now protecting Ukraine.
Elon Musk increased Ukraine's support by sending Tesla Powerwalls to the country.
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Written by: Griffin Davis
