Russian Missiles Hit Kyiv Children's Hospital, Killing at Least 68 and Injuring Over 200

A children's hospital in Kyiv was hit by Russian missiles on Monday, resulting in at least 68 deaths and injuring over 200 people.
The attack disrupted ongoing treatments and surgeries, putting the lives of many children at risk.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attack and called for an investigation.
Russian Missiles Hit Kyiv Children's Hospital, Killing at Least 68 and Injuring Over 200

Kyiv, Ukraine - A children's hospital in Kyiv was hit by Russian missiles on Monday, resulting in at least 68 deaths and injuring over 200 people. The attack interrupted surgeries and forced young cancer patients to take their treatments outdoors. One female doctor was killed while taking children to a shelter and then going back to check if anyone had been left behind. Pediatric surgeon Oleh Holubchenko continued operating on a baby despite air sirens and was hurt by the blast, causing minor injuries and damaging the infant's ventilator. Three more bodies were found under the rubble of a residential building in Kyiv, bringing the death toll in that building to 13. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attack and called for an investigation into the incident.

The attack came as Russia continued its bombardment of cities across Ukraine, using Kinzhal ballistic missiles and cruise missiles. The strikes hit residential areas, hospitals, and other civilian targets. Ukrainian officials said that at least 100 people had been killed and over 350 injured in the attacks.

The attack on the children's hospital was particularly shocking as it is one of the largest pediatric facilities in Ukraine. The hospital provides specialized medical care to children with various conditions, including cancer, heart diseases, and neurological disorders. The attack disrupted ongoing treatments and surgeries, putting the lives of many children at risk.

Rescue efforts were ongoing as emergency services worked to extract survivors from the rubble. Doctors were treating the injured in makeshift clinics set up near the hospital.

The attack on Kyiv came as world leaders gathered for a NATO summit in Madrid, Spain. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the summit via video link and called for increased military aid to help Ukraine defend against Russian aggression.

Russia has denied targeting civilians and claimed that its military actions are necessary to protect its security interests. However, numerous reports from independent sources have documented civilian casualties in Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities.

This is a developing story and more information will be provided as it becomes available.


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Confidence

91%

Doubts
  • It is unclear if all the casualties were directly caused by the missile strike or if some were injured during evacuation or other chaos.
  • The exact number of deaths and injuries may change as rescue efforts continue.

Sources

98%

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Kyiv mourns as rescuers sift piles of rubble at a children's hospital hit by a Russian missile

The Associated Press News Tuesday, 09 July 2024 08:40
  • Unique Points
    • Ukraine's biggest children's hospital was hit by Russian missiles on Tuesday, resulting in at least 42 deaths and injuring over 100 people.
    • The attack interrupted open-heart surgery and forced young cancer patients to take their treatments outdoors.
    • One female doctor was killed while taking children to a shelter and then going back to check if anyone had been left behind.
    • Pediatric surgeon Oleh Holubchenko continued operating on a baby despite air sirens and was hurt by the blast, causing minor injuries and damaging the infant’s ventilator.
    • Three more bodies were found under the rubble of a residential building in Kyiv, bringing the death toll in that building to 10.
  • Accuracy
    • At least 42 deaths and injuring over 100 people.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

89%

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The Surgeon

The Name Of The NZ Prefix. I PWA NZI.P.Was Dropped. Brendan Hoffman Monday, 08 July 2024 20:58
  • Unique Points
    • Dr. Kolodka helped remove debris from the missile strike in Ukraine on Monday.
    • At least 20 people were killed and over 16 others were injured, seven of them children, during a Russian bombardment on Monday.
  • Accuracy
    • At least 42 deaths and injuring over 100 people.
    • The attack interrupted open-heart surgery and forced young cancer patients to take their treatments outdoors.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article contains an appeal to authority and a potential false analogy. Dr. Kolodka's statements about his actions during the missile strike are presented as evidence of his dedication and professionalism, which could be seen as an appeal to his authority as a doctor. Additionally, there is a potential false analogy when comparing the situation in Ukraine to Russia targeting military facilities, implying that hospitals should not be affected. However, this is not an explicit logical fallacy committed by the author.
    • ] Dr. Kolodka said when we spoke hours after I photographed him helping remove debris from the missile strike in Ukraine on Monday.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

94%

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Rescuers still searching for survivors at a Ukrainian children's hospital after Russian strike

CBS News Site: https://www.cbsnews.com/articles/about-us/ CBS News Tuesday, 09 July 2024 17:21
  • Unique Points
    • Ukrainian children's hospital was struck by Russians
    • Rescuers are still searching for survivors
  • Accuracy
    • At least 20 people were killed and over 16 others were injured, seven of them children
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
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69%

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Russia strikes a children's hospital in Kyiv and other sites across Ukraine

National Public Radio (NPR) Monday, 08 July 2024 00:00
  • Unique Points
    • A large children's hospital in Kyiv was destroyed, resulting in casualties among staff and patients.
    • Ukrainian officials say the Russian military used Kinzhal ballistic missiles and cruise missiles in the attacks.
  • Accuracy
    • At least 36 people were killed and over 149 injured in the Russian attacks.
    • Russia denied hitting civilian targets and accused Ukraine of ‘hysterics’ before the NATO summit.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The author makes an appeal to emotion by describing the devastating impact of the Russian missile strikes on civilians, including children at a hospital. This is not a logical fallacy in itself but it can make the reader more susceptible to other fallacies or biased interpretations.
    • ][The strike on the Okhmatdyt hospital, one of Ukraine's largest treatment centers for children with cancer, drew international outrage. The hospital's toxicology ward was largely destroyed, as well as intensive care and surgery units. Rescue workers said people were trapped under the rubble.][]
    • ][At least 22 people, including two children, were killed in Ukraine's capital, Kyiv[...] There were more casualties in central and eastern Ukrainian cities.][]
  • Bias (0%)
    The article does not make any assertions by the author that demonstrate bias towards a specific political ideology, religion, or monetary gain. However, the article does contain quotes from Ukrainian officials and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accusing Russia of attacking civilian targets and using language such as 'Russia wants to kill us all' and 'Why? Because Russia wants to kill us all.' This language could be seen as demonstrating emotional bias towards Russia. Additionally, the article quotes Russian Defense Ministry denying hitting civilian targets and accusing Ukraine of hysterics before the NATO summit. These quotes do not demonstrate any bias on the part of the author but rather are reporting on statements made by different parties involved in the conflict.
    • ]We thought this was our bastion of security, that this couldn't happen here,
    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
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    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication