Warehouses supplying the vast majority of Ukraine's pharmacies have been destroyed in a series of Russian attacks over recent months. Medical supplies worth about $200 million (£145 million) were destroyed in just two strikes in December and October. A large warehouse in Dnipro was obliterated during a Russian air strike on 6 December, resulting in the loss of approximately $110 million worth of medicines, nearly 30% of Ukraine's monthly supply. Dmytro Babenko, acting director-general of distributor BADM, noted, 'It was a missile and drone strike against our facility. The missiles flew past, but the drones hit it.' This attack, along with others, complicates the treatment of the sick and wounded, as recent data indicates that over 2,500 medical institutions have been damaged since the onset of the conflict. The International Rescue Committee reported significant losses in necessary supplies that had been stored in these facilities, underscoring the ongoing agony of war on healthcare access in Ukraine.
Russian Strikes Devastate Ukraine's Medical Supply Chain

Russian Strikes Devastate Ukraine's Medical Supply Chain
In a series of recent attacks, Ukraine's medical warehouses have suffered massive destruction, impacting healthcare access significantly amid ongoing conflict.
Russian airstrikes have targeted warehouses supplying essential medicines in Ukraine, with two major attacks in December and October destroying over $200 million worth of supplies. This disruption poses critical challenges for the healthcare system, complicating treatment for sick and injured individuals. Despite the devastation, local distributors remain hopeful for a restoration of supplies in the near future.


















