Ukraine
Practice Relating to Rule 28. Medical Units
Ukraine’s IHL Manual (2004) states: “Objects protected by international humanitarian law [include] medical units … Attacks against such objects shall be prohibited.”
“Medical units” are defined as “medical military establishments, units and institutions organized for medical maintenance of forces … Medical units … may be escorted by guard or convoy.”
Ukraine’s Criminal Code (2001) provides for the protection of medical establishments and units.