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Kyiv’s Pediatric Cardiology Centre damaged after Russian attack
July 15, 2024
Urgent appeal to help rebuild Ukrainian hospitals attacked by Russia
On July 8, 2024, Russian military targeted medical facilities in Ukraine, causing devastating damage to Kyiv’s Pediatric Cardiology Centre.
During the attack, doctors were performing four surgeries on children with congenital heart disease. The bombing destroyed the operating rooms and infrastructure, causing contamination and endangering patients’ lives.
An update from Dr. Illya Yemets
Illya Yemets is the cardiac surgeon and CEO of the Centre, provides an update on the current state of the Centre.