Russia Invades Ukraine
One Year On From Kyiv Children's Hospital Strike, The Rebuild Remains
On July 8, 2024 a Russian missile hit Kyiv's Okhmatdyt Children's Hospital. Two people died in the attack and scores were injured. One year on, controversy over the reconstruction tender means work to rebuild the facility is still underway.
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The toxicology building of the Okhmatdyt Children's Hospital which suffered a direct hit from a Russian missile.
The photographs were made on July 8, 2024, and one year later.
The photographs were made on July 8, 2024, and one year later.
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The modern building on the grounds of the historic hospital.
Rebuilding of the facility was put on hold in 2024 after a contract awarded to a firm for the rebuild came under scrutiny from investigative journalists.
Rebuilding of the facility was put on hold in 2024 after a contract awarded to a firm for the rebuild came under scrutiny from investigative journalists.
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A section of the hospital grounds where staff and volunteers set up aid stations following the strike.
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A section of the toxicology building following the strike.
The company currently working on the rebuild requested a budget that was significantly less than the original tender.
The company currently working on the rebuild requested a budget that was significantly less than the original tender.
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A section of the modern building of the children's hospital which has its windows shattered by the blast.
Some parts of the hospital remain out of action.
Some parts of the hospital remain out of action.
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Hospital beds set up outside the hospital following the missile attack.
After nearly a year of delays, the firm awarded the contract for the rebuild estimates work will be completed by the end of 2025.
After nearly a year of delays, the firm awarded the contract for the rebuild estimates work will be completed by the end of 2025.
