Russian Military Bombed a Hospital in Eastern Ukraine
Russian Military Escalates Attacks on Donbas Region
On Tuesday, February 28, 2023, the Russian military launched an airstrike on a hospital in the Luhansk People's Republic (LPR), eastern Ukraine. The attack killed 14 people and injured 24, according to Ukrainian officials. The hospital was reportedly providing medical care to civilians and soldiers wounded in the ongoing conflict in the Donbas region.
International Condemnation of the Attack
The attack has been widely condemned by the international community, including the United Nations, the United States, and the European Union. UN Secretary-General António Guterres called the attack "a clear violation of international humanitarian law." The United States condemned the attack as "barbaric" and a "war crime." The European Union called the attack "a serious violation of international law." The International Committee of the Red Cross urged all parties to respect the protected status of medical facilities and personnel under international humanitarian law.
Escalation of Violence in the Donbas Region
The attack on the hospital is part of a broader escalation of violence in the Donbas region in recent weeks. Russian-backed separatists have been shelling Ukrainian government positions and civilian areas, and Ukrainian forces have been responding with counterattacks. The fighting has displaced thousands of people and caused widespread damage to infrastructure.
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