Feb 11 β€’ 14:07 UTC πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Ukraine Ukrainska Pravda

Russian drone strikes medical vehicle in Izium: 1 killed, 3 injured

A Russian drone strike on a medical vehicle in Izium resulted in one death and three injuries.

On February 11, a Russian drone struck a primary medical care vehicle in Izium, Kharkiv Oblast, resulting in the death of one woman and injuries to three others. The attack occurred around 1:00 PM on the Kyiv-Kharkiv-Dovzhanskyi road near Borshchivka, where the medical staff and civilians were present in the vehicle. Following the strike, the vehicle caught fire, and emergency services were deployed to extinguish the flames and assist those affected.

The incident highlights the ongoing violence and the risks faced by medical personnel and civilians in conflict zones. The police reported that five people were inside the vehicle during the attack, emphasizing the indiscriminate nature of such assaults in wartime. The situation has led to a response from the State Emergency Service and an ongoing investigation by law enforcement agencies.

Authorities have opened a criminal case under Article 438.2 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, which addresses violations of the laws and customs of war, showcasing the legal measures being taken against the perpetrators. This event is part of a broader pattern of attacks on humanitarian services and raises concerns about the safety of those providing critical medical care in conflict regions, calling for increased attention to international humanitarian law and the protection of non-combatants during warfare.

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