On 29 October, Russian shelling struck a Kherson children’s hospital, injuring nine people and prompting a war‑crime investigation by Ukraine.
Kherson Hospital Shelling
On Wednesday, 29 October, the Kherson Children’s Hospital was struck by Russian artillery around 9:20 a.m. The building housed children, parents and medical staff at the time.
Civilian Injuries and Damage
Preliminary reports indicate nine injuries, including six children and three medical staff. The hospital sustained serious damage, and shock waves damaged nearby buildings.
Ukrainian Legal Response
The Kherson district prosecutors opened a war‑crime investigation. Evidence is being collected, with charges that shelling of civilian objects violates international humanitarian law.
Russian War Crime Investigation
Ukrainian Ministry of Health said: “While doctors fight for children’s lives, the Russian army wants to take them away.” The investigation underscores alleged war‑crime charges.
Russian War Criminal Neutralized
On 25 October, Ukrainian intelligence killed a 45‑year‑old former OMON lieutenant colonel, alleged war criminal, in Kemerovo region, Russia. The target was linked to unit “Obereg,” involved in 2022 atrocities.
