EE Impact
humanitarianotherlow impact10/08/2026, 08:08:21Confidence 50/100

From Ukraine and Sudan to Gaza: why have hospitals become a target of war?

International law states only military sites can be targeted during conflicts, but this is routinely being ignored. The targeting of hospitals in various conflict zones raises humanitarian concerns.

Claims & verification status

Claimed

International law states that only military sites can be targeted during conflicts.

Claimed

The legal protections for healthcare personnel are being routinely bypassed in conflicts.

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Impact analysis

Who claims what

  • International law states that only military sites can be targeted during conflicts — not independently verified.
  • The targeting of hospitals in various conflict zones raises humanitarian concerns — not independently verified.
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Our assessment

If the reported increase in attacks on hospitals is accurate, businesses operating in or trading with regions affected by conflict may be exposed to heightened risks relating to…

Sources & evidence

articleThe Guardian(class A)original
articleThe Guardian(class A)original