russian attack on cancer treatment center in Kherson; heinous act of cruelty against civilians, Zelensky says

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1. >The oncology center, which has operated in a limited capacity since the start of the full-scale invasion, housed the only linear accelerator offering radiotherapy treatment in the city.

   >”The Russians could not have been unaware that this is specifically a medical facility, and one of great value to the residents of Kherson,” Zelensky added.

   >Throughout its full-scale invasion, Russia has continuously targeted medical facilities particularly in Ukraine’s eastern oblasts. Ukraine’s Health Ministry [**reported**](https://kyivindependent.com/over-1-800-medical-facilities-damaged-or-destroyed-since-start-of-full-scale-invasion-health-ministry-reports/) on July 22 that a total of 1,642 medical facilities have been damaged, and another 214 facilities have been completely destroyed since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022 — although the updated number is likely significantly higher.

   >In July, Russia targeted the [**Okhmatdyt children’s hospital**](https://kyivindependent.com/russian-missile-attack-on-kyiv-hospitals-photos/) in Kyiv – Ukraine’s largest children’s medical center – killing 2 and injuring at least 32 more, including children.

   >More recently, a Russian glide bomb attack on Zaporizhzhia on Nov. 8, [**damaged**](https://kyivindependent.com/zaporizhzhia-hospital-strike/) another cancer hospital.

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   Stay classy as usual, russia.

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