Chelyabinsk school attack prompts medical evacuation to Moscow

Three children wounded at a Chelyabinsk school were moved to Moscow for medical treatment, a step officials described as essential to begin early rehabilitation at a federal medical facility. The medical evacuation was organized by the Russian Emergencies Ministry and carried out with an Antonov An-148 aircraft designated for pediatric transport. The purpose of the flight was to ensure timely access to specialists and rehabilitation resources that can support recovery from their injuries. The move illustrates the healthcare system’s readiness to deploy air ambulance resources to reach young patients who require rapid, high-level care. In the days since the incident, regional authorities underscored that coordinated medical responses help safeguard vulnerable students and their families while setting the stage for continuity of care once they arrive in Moscow. Official briefings noted the significance of transparent communication about how emergency medical services respond to traumatic events affecting communities in the Urals region. (official statements)