Okhmatdyt's toxicology building cannot be restored - Ukraine's Health Minister

Ukraine's Health Minister Viktor Liashko said this at a briefing.

He pointed out that some of the hospital's buildings are beyond repair, including the toxicology department.

"We clearly know that this building cannot be restored. We are currently conducting a technical inspection of the old technical building. Most likely, it will also be subject to demolition," said Liashko.

A comprehensive assessment of the damage caused by the Russian strike is currently underway. Okhmatdyt CEO Volodymyr Zhovnir noted that all the buildings of the children's hospital were damaged, but the degree of damage varies.

The first defect report on the damage to the newly constructed hospital building should be completed next week. It is planned that medical care will be resumed on its basis - intensive care units, pediatric oncology, ophthalmology, neurosurgery, and urology.

In the future, Okhmatdyt will select a company that will carry out construction work. At the same time, Ukraine's Ministry of Culture should assess the damage to the historical buildings on the territory of Okhmatdyt. After that, it will be possible to start designing a new building on the site of the destroyed or critically damaged buildings.

Russian attack on Okhmatdyt children's hospital

On July 8, the Russian army attacked Kyiv with missiles. The attack resulted in deaths, and the number of victims continued to grow. July 9 was declared a Day of Mourning in the capital.

Russia struck the children's hospital with the Kh-101 strategic cruise missile. At the site of the tragedy, fragments of the rear body of the missile with a serial number, as well as part of its rudder, were found.

On July 9, emergency and rescue operations on the territory of Okhmatdyt in Kyiv were completed. Two people were killed as a result of the Russian attack, and 32 injured people sought medical care. Eight children were hospitalized with injuries.