Patients Evacuated After Clinic Hit by Russian Strike in Kyiv

January 5, 2026 • Al Jazeera

Patients Evacuated After Clinic Hit by Russian Strike in Kyiv

Kyiv Clinic Hit by Overnight Strike, Evacuations Ordered

A Russian airstrike occurred overnight in Kyiv, targeting a medical facility located within the city. According to reports from local authorities, the incident resulted in at least one fatality and multiple injuries.

The strike is believed to have taken place between midnight and 1am local time, causing significant damage to the clinic. Emergency responders were quickly deployed to the scene to provide assistance to those affected.

Eyewitnesses reported hearing loud explosions and seeing smoke rising from the area where the medical facility was located. The exact cause of the strike is currently unknown, but officials have confirmed that it was carried out by Russian forces.

As a result of the incident, patients at the clinic were evacuated to nearby hospitals for treatment. Medical staff and personnel are also being relocated to ensure their safety.

Local authorities have issued a statement confirming the details of the incident and assuring the public that they are taking all necessary measures to respond to the situation. The Ukrainian government has also released a statement expressing its concern over the attack on the medical facility.

The incident is ongoing, with officials working to determine the full extent of the damage and provide support to those affected.

Source: Al Jazeera