In a devastating turn of events, a medical center in Sumy, northeastern Ukraine, was struck twice by Russian forces on Saturday morning. The first attack resulted in the death of one person and caused significant damage to several floors of the hospital.
As rescue teams were working tirelessly to evacuate patients, a second assault was launched, tragically claiming the lives of five more individuals and injuring 20 others. At the time of the strikes, the facility was home to 86 patients and 38 staff members.
Ukrainian Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko took to Telegram to share the heartbreaking news, stating, \"The first attack killed one person and damaged the ceilings of several floors of the hospital. As people were being evacuated, the Russians struck again, killing a further five people.\"
The ongoing conflict continues to take a heavy toll on innocent lives, highlighting the urgent need for peace and humanitarian support in the region. Our hearts go out to the victims and their families during this difficult time. 🕊️❤️
