Russian Strikes on Medical Center Claim Six Lives, Ukraine Reports

The first attack killed one person and damaged the ceilings across several floors of the hospital. Evacuation of patients and staff began immediately," Ihor Klymenko stated on Telegram

Kyiv: Six Killed in Consecutive Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Medical Center

On Saturday morning, two consecutive Russian attacks on a medical center in Sumy, northeastern Ukraine, claimed six lives, according to Ukraine's Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko.

"The first attack killed one person and damaged the ceilings of several hospital floors. The evacuation of patients and staff began," Klymenko said on Telegram. During the evacuation, a second strike killed an additional five people.

Attacks on Sumy have intensified since Ukraine launched an operation in Russia's neighboring Kursk region in August, capturing numerous settlements. Sumy, just 32 km from the Russian border, has faced repeated assaults involving drones and guided bombs. The regional administration reported that Saturday's strike was carried out by drones.

Ukrainian Forces Shoot Down 69 Russian Drones Amid Overnight Attacks

Earlier on Saturday, Ukrainian air forces reported intercepting 69 out of 73 drones in an overnight Russian assault, which also involved two ballistic and two cruise missiles.

In Kyiv, the military administration confirmed that approximately 15 Russian attack drones were destroyed by air defenses on the city's outskirts and within the capital. The successful interception efforts showcase Ukraine's ongoing resilience against Russia's sustained offensive, as tensions continue to rise amid repeated attacks on both civilian and strategic targets across the country.

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