Sixth UNFPA-Supported Medical Facility in Ukraine Attacked

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:11:54 +0000
Healthcare

On 31 March 2026, attacks on Sloviansk City damaged a UNFPA-supported maternity hospital, marking the sixth UNFPA-supported health facility attacked in Ukraine this year. The attack on Odesa Maternity Hospital No. 5 on 28 March placed 32 patients, 22 newborns, and 27 medical workers at risk, all of whom were evacuated safely. UNFPA reported that Ukraine has seen nearly 3,000 healthcare facilities attacked since the full-scale invasion began, with attacks on maternity hospitals violating international humanitarian law.