An airstrike in Aleppo, Syria, has killed at least 14 patients and staff at a hospital supported by Doctors Without Borders. Among the dead is one of the last pediatricians in the city.
Neither the Syrian air force nor Russian military are currently taking responsibility for the attack. The United States and Russia agreed to support a truce between warring parties earlier this year, but those talks have largely broken down in recent months, according to The Washington Post.
Doctors Without Borders, known internationally as Médecins San Frontiéres, released details of the attack from their Twitter account:
At least 3 doctors killed in attack on #MSF-supported hospital, including one of last paediatricians #Aleppo, #Syria. Hospitals #notatarget
— MSF International (@MSF) April 28, 2016
The destroyed MSF-supported hospital in #Aleppo had an ER, an OPD, intensive care unit & an operating theatre. All now destroyed #notatarget
— أطباء بلا حدود سوريا (@MSF_Syria) April 28, 2016
Our supported hospital in #Aleppo was the main referral centre for paediatrics and had 8 doctors & 28 nurses. Hospitals #notatarget, #Syria
— MSF International (@MSF) April 28, 2016
MSF also released a statement detailing the attack and their outrage:
MSF has been donating medical supplies to Al Quds hospital since 2012, and has built a very strong working relationship with the staff there. “Compounding this tragedy is that the dedication and commitment of the staff of Al Quds, working under unimaginable conditions, has been unwavering throughout this bloody conflict,” said Zancada.
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