Odesa
In the case concerning medical negligence by Odrex doctors, only 3 of the 16 court hearings scheduled for October took place. On October 30, Vitalii Rusakov’s lawyers once again filed a motion to postpone the hearing—10 minutes before it was due to begin.
On October 28, Ukraine commemorates the expulsion of the Nazis, although the fighting continued until November. The war claimed approximately 8 million lives.
In the case concerning medical negligence by Odrex doctors, 7 of the 13 hearings scheduled in September could not be held in full, while in October, 9 of the 12 hearings scheduled through October 22 did not take place.
The accused may participate in a court hearing even while on sick leave—remotely, from home or a medical facility. A female lawyer explained under what conditions the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine allows this.
On October 21, the Kyivskyi District Court of Odesa was again unable to hold a hearing in the case concerning medical negligence by Odrex doctors due to the continuation of the sick leave of the accused, Vitaliy Rusakov. The hearing scheduled for October 22 will also not take place. Thus, all three hearings scheduled for this week have been postponed.
Russian occupiers attacked a critical infrastructure facility in Dnipro. No deaths or injuries were reported, and power was cut off in part of the city.
The SBU detained an Odesa resident who coordinated strikes on Odesa and Dnipro and was preparing a terrorist attack in Kyiv. He faces life imprisonment.
Investigators said that the deputy did not declare his wife’s property and $180,000. He is also linked to lobbying for deferments for security guards.
On the Kyiv–Odesa highway in the Fastiv district, a drone struck near a shopping center. Three people were killed and four injured.
Russian strikes damaged homes and enterprises in Chernihiv, Lviv, Odesa and Dnipropetrovsk regions. Three people were injured.
The lawyer demanded $315,000 to influence criminal proceedings through alleged connections in the Security Service of Ukraine and the prosecutor’s office. He was detained after receiving the money.
According to the NYT, Russia could launch 70 missiles, 720 drones, and 150 aerial bombs at Ukraine over the course of a month. Three cities are reportedly being identified as targets.
In the case of medical negligence by Odrex doctors Vitalii Rusakov and Maryna Bielotserkovska, five consecutive court hearings have been postponed. Against the backdrop of systematic delays in considering the case, the risk of the statute of limitations expiring is growing. Lawyer Rostyslav Kravets explained how the court can counteract the delaying of proceedings and what consequences deliberate evasion could have for the accused.
A fire broke out on the San Marino-flagged vessel Wide Trader near Sulina. Four people have been rescued, while the search for eight others is still underway.
During the night of October 15, the Russians attacked Ukraine with missiles and drones. At least 5 people were killed and 7 more were injured.
The court convicted nine military and civilian members of Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Center groups of abducting and torturing men. Six received actual prison sentences.
In Odesa, a court found an anesthesiologist guilty of medical negligence that led to the death of a patient during plastic surgery. However, despite the guilty verdict, the doctor avoided criminal punishment due to the expiration of the statute of limitations. The court also did not revoke his right to practice medicine.
Draft Law No. 16110 has been registered in the Verkhovna Rada. It is intended to strengthen the protection of patients’ rights in legal disputes with medical institutions. In particular, it proposes changing the rules for proving violations during treatment and for compensation for moral damages. The relevant committee of the Verkhovna Rada has expressed reservations.
The Malta-flagged vessel Chelsea 3 was attacked by three drones near Bulgaria. Fifteen crew members were rescued, while another vessel sank.
As a result of the Russian attack, TENET's cooling systems and power-generating equipment in Odesa were damaged. The company is rerouting traffic.
For women aged 45 and over, mammograms are covered by the Medical Guarantees Program once every two years, and for high-risk groups — annually. An e-referral is required for the examination.
Zelenskyy called on the United States to increase pressure on Russia and not ease sanctions. He proposed reciprocal de-escalation of strikes on energy infrastructure.
Due to an accident in Odesa, the Peresypskyi, Khadzhibeiskyi and Prymorskyi districts have been de-energized. Energy workers are already restoring power supply.
The court hearing in the case of medical negligence by Odrex doctors took place on October 8, but the next two hearings will not be held\nbecause of yet another set of motions from the defense attorneys.
Lyubov Rozhanska was released after the detention period expired and is returning to Odesa. The Russian Federation accuses her of attempting to kidnap her grandson.
The hearing in the case concerning medical negligence by Odrex doctors Vitaliy Rusakov and Maryna Bielotserkovska was postponed again on October 7. The oncologist’s defense lawyer asked to adjourn the hearing because she was participating in another court proceeding.
Three municipal enterprise managers were notified of suspicion over the undocumented lease of sewage facilities. Odesa’s budget missed out on more than UAH 594 million\r\n.
In the Black Sea, a Russian drone damaged a vessel flying the flag of the Marshall Islands. One crew member was killed and seven others were injured.
Almost a year has passed since the release of the documentary film “Hornets' Nest. ” The families of deceased patients spoke about the current status of investigations and court proceedings concerning the circumstances of treatment at Odrex.
Lyubov Rozhanska was detained in Astana in connection with a Russian case when she was traveling to Ukraine to pick up her grandson. Lubinets urged that she not be extradited.