Kyiv, Ukraine- A terrifying and tragic night in Kyiv, Ukraine — a city of over 3 million people, including families displaced from frontline regions and occupied territories. It is also home to MSF teams and two of our coordination offices supporting activities across the country.
Early this morning, MSF staff — like all Kyiv residents — awoke to the sound of explosions. The city came under heavy attack by drones and missiles. Reports indicate strikes on homes, hospitals, schools, and universities in residential areas where families with children live. At least 8 people were reportedly killed during last night, including a six-year-old child, and more than 100 injured — among them, children.
In recent months, attacks on Kyiv have become more frequent. Since the full-scale invasion by Russian forces in 2022, many people have come to this city seeking safety — now, even here, they are at risk. Kyiv is also home to major hospitals that provide specialised care. Patients with serious or complex medical needs are often transferred here from other parts of the country. Attacks on the city put both this care and the people who depend on it in danger.
