A 23-year-old Nigerian medical graduate, Nnani Adaobi Marian, has died after sustaining severe injuries in a Russian airstrike on the city of Kharkiv, Ukraine.
Marian, a graduate of Kharkiv National Medical University, was injured on 29 June 2026 when Russian forces reportedly dropped aerial bombs on the Kholodnohirskyi district of Kharkiv.
She later died in hospital despite efforts by doctors in Ukraine and Germany to save her life.
Kharkiv National Medical University confirmed her death in a statement, describing her as a bright, sincere and compassionate individual who was dedicated to helping others.
"Nnani Adaobi Marian was a bright, sincere and kind-hearted person. She easily found common ground with people and was distinguished by her thirst for knowledge, hard work and sincere desire to help others," the university said.
The institution stated that Marian suffered life-threatening injuries during the attack and initially received treatment in Kharkiv before being transferred to Germany for further medical care.
"Everyone sympathised, helped and hoped for her recovery, but sadly her life could not be saved," the university added.
The Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor's Office also confirmed the development, saying medical personnel fought to save her life until the very end and extended condolences to her family and loved ones.
Marian had been studying at Kharkiv National Medical University since 2020 and had completed internships at the University of Cambridge and Biruni University in Türkiye.
According to reports, Marian and her friend, Fatima Huseynova, were on their way to a graduation photoshoot when the airstrike occurred.
Huseynova died at the scene, while Marian was rushed to hospital with critical injuries. A total of 12 people were injured in the attack.
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