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Ukraine Medics Under Fire as Drone Attacks on Healthcare Rise

Paramedic recounts chase as WHO reports 3,118 attacks

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Ukraine Medics Under Fire as Drone Attacks on Healthcare Rise

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Russian drone and missile attacks on Ukraine's healthcare system are intensifying, with WHO recording 3,118 attacks since February 2022—two per day. Attacks rose 30% in 2024 and 20% in 2025, as medics face deliberate targeting.

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