Ukraine: MSF helps survivors of Dnipro blast

In addition to those known to have died in the blast, 75 people were injured and around 30 people remain missing. 

Immediately after the attack, residents were evacuated from the building. In the following hours, MSF ambulance teams provided on-the-spot treatment to people with minor injuries and transported those with more serious injuries to hospital. 

"Among those who approached me for assistance was a woman whose relative had died as a result of a blast wave while walking down the street when the attack occurred,” says MSF psychologist Yvhenia Kvyatkovska. “The woman was crying. She told me her relative was only 15 years old. I could see she was in state of distress and panic, which is a natural reaction to what happened

"We brought in two full medical teams, including psychologists and health promoters, and we set up two mobile clinics to provide patients with warmth and privacy. The medical team have been providing medical consultations and psychological first aid," says MSF field coordinator Ivan Quentin. 

"We coordinated with the Ukrainian Red Cross to distribute the kits of relief items through their volunteers and use their tent to direct people to our mobile clinics, " continues Ivan. "So far we have conducted more than 100 medical consultations. Our mental health activities are ongoing. We will stay in the location for as long as we are needed."