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Ukraine: Violence Against Health Care in Conflict 2025 [EN/UK]
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk Insecurity Insight , as published by ReliefWeb
· August 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A total of 613 incidents of violence or obstruction were recorded.
Health care services faced numerous threats. A total of 613 incidents of violence or obstruction were recorded. These incidents resulted in significant harm to health workers, with many killed or injured.
Health facilities also suffered damage or destruction. Further details on these incidents are available, including an interactive map with the latest figures. The numbers of incidents may change as new information becomes available.
Key findings include the persistence of health worker killings and a rise in injuries, particularly among certain groups. Emergency medical services were also targeted on multiple occasions.
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Category: disaster Published: August 28, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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