Bellingcat has confirmed that a Russian X-101 missile was responsible for the attack on the Ohmatdyt Children’s Hospital in Kyiv. Using open-source data, including video footage and debris photos, the investigative group linked the missile to the strike, resulting in casualties.
The hospital attack claimed the lives of two workers and injured 16, including children. Bellingcat’s analysis involved comparing a 3D model of the X-101 missile with visual evidence from the scene. The key features of the missile matched, confirming its origin.
Furthermore, Bellingcat examined rocket debris photos released by the SBU, Ukraine’s Security Service. By cross-referencing these images with on-site videos and photos, they were able to confirm the missile’s proximity to the hospital.
Claims of an American-made missile were debunked with evidence pointing to the Russian X-101. Bellingcat’s thorough investigation exposed the flaws in the AIM-120 theory, showcasing distinct differences between the two missiles.
The attack on Kyiv marked a devastating event, with casualties and injuries reported. The deliberate targeting of a hospital is a blatant violation of international law and is condemned as a war crime.