Airstrike in Aleppo University Hospital Leaves Dozens Dead, Injured: Russian-Syrian Airstrikes Aleppo University Hospital, an essential facility in the war-torn city, was hit by an airstrike, leaving a trail of destruction, death, and despair. The hospital, a lifeline for wounded civilians and a hub for emergency medical care, suffered massive structural damage, with tens (10) of lives lost and many more injured in the aftermath.
The attack, reportedly moved out by Syrian regime forces, targeted the trouble and ambulance sections of the hospital. Eyewitnesses expressed scenes of mess as the airstrike hit, forcing medical staff and patients to seek refuge in the hospital’s lower floors. Despite the damage, the heroic medical team continued their efforts, relocating the injured to safer areas within the facility.
The attack on Aleppo University Hospital is part of a broader campaign that, according to local sources, aims to restrict humanitarian operations in the city. Civilians reported a conscious effort by the Syrian regime to target residential areas and the few remaining medical centers, instilling fear among the people and crippling the already limited healthcare infrastructure.
“This is not just an attack on a hospital; it’s an attack on humanity,” said one resident. “The medical staff risk their lives to save others, and yet they are being deliberately targeted.”
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The airstrike is seen as revenge by the regime after rival forces gained marked ground in Aleppo and the surrounding countryside, pushing regime forces out of the area. The intentional targeting of medical facilities has drawn widespread condemnation from international organizations, with calls for an immediate cessation of such acts.
In a city already grappling with the horrors of war, the destruction of Aleppo University Hospital represents a severe blow to its residents, leaving them with even fewer options for medical care and humanitarian support.
As the dust settles, the stories of resilience and courage among the medical staff and the city’s residents shine through the tragedy. However, the urgent need for international intervention to protect civilians and critical infrastructure in Aleppo has never been more apparent.
