Key facts
- Doctors Without Borders (MSF) stated that Russia's attacks on Ukrainian healthcare facilities appear to be a deliberate strategy to destroy the system.
- The World Health Organization recorded 2,815 attacks on healthcare in Ukraine between February 2022 and the end of 2025.
- These attacks have resulted in 224 deaths and 902 injuries.
- Ukraine's health ministry reported that over 2,500 medical facilities have been damaged or destroyed, with 327 completely destroyed.
- MSF highlighted that drone warfare is rapidly outpacing the medical response, with drone strikes accounting for a growing proportion of trauma cases.
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has strongly condemned Russia's actions in Ukraine, labeling them a "deliberate strategy to destroy the healthcare system" and collectively punish the population. The medical humanitarian organization detailed a consistent pattern of attacks throughout the war, stating these actions are too frequent, precise, and consistent to be accidental.
MSF reported documenting over 20 attacks on facilities associated with the charity between April 2022 and December 2025. These attacks, including drone strikes on clearly marked medical vehicles and personnel, have led to a crisis in healthcare access for non-emergency and chronic conditions, resulting in suffering and preventable deaths.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recorded 2,815 attacks on healthcare in Ukraine from the full-scale invasion in February 2022 through the end of 2025. The majority of these involved heavy weapons, impacting 2,319 facilities and causing 224 deaths and 902 injuries, though the WHO does not attribute blame.
Ukraine's health ministry estimates that Russian forces have damaged or destroyed more than 2,500 medical facilities, with 327 completely obliterated. MSF highlighted the increasing threat from drone warfare, noting that drone strikes now account for a growing proportion of trauma cases, leading to more severe injuries and higher infection rates.
MSF urged all parties to adhere to international humanitarian law and called on states with influence over Russia to demand an end to these attacks. The organization also appealed to the UN Security Council to investigate and publicly condemn the targeting of healthcare facilities. MSF maintained a significant presence in Ukraine in 2024, with 414 full-time staff and a budget of €15.6 million, providing extensive medical consultations and interventions.