MOSCOW, March 12 (Reuters) - The Russian Defence Ministry said on Thursday that eight medics were killed and 10 people were wounded in a Ukrainian drone attack this week on a medical facility in
Russia Says Eight Medics Killed in Ukrainian Drone Attack on Donetsk Facility
Details of the Donetsk Medical Facility Attack
Russian Defence Ministry Statement
MOSCOW, March 12 (Reuters) - The Russian Defence Ministry said on Thursday that eight medics were killed and 10 people were wounded in a Ukrainian drone attack this week on a medical facility in Ukraine's Donetsk region.
Ukrainian Response
There was no immediate comment from Ukraine.
Verification and Location
Reuters could not independently verify the incident. The Russian ministry said it took place on Tuesday in Donetsk region, which is mostly controlled by Russian forces, but it did not state the precise location.
Allegations of Violation of International Law
"This facility has never been used for military purposes, and its deliberate destruction by the Kyiv regime constitutes a gross violation of international humanitarian law and human morality," the ministry said.
Reporting Credit
(Reporting by Reuters)
