Sumy, Ukraine – In a shocking turn of events on Saturday morning, Russian forces launched twin attacks on a medical center in the northeastern city of Sumy. The initial strike hit the hospital while patients and staff were starting their day, but the chaos didn't end there. As heroes rushed to evacuate the wounded, a second attack rained down, turning rescue into a race against time.
\"The first attack killed one person and damaged several floors of the hospital,\" shared Ukrainian Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko on Telegram. The hospital, bustling with 86 patients and 38 staff members, was thrown into turmoil. Amidst the sirens and shouts, medics and volunteers began the urgent evacuation.
Just as hope glimmered, tragedy struck again. \"As people were being evacuated, the Russians struck again, killing a further five people,\" Klymenko added, his words echoing the heartbreak of a nation. The double assault resulted in the loss of nine lives and injured 20 others, leaving the Sumy community reeling.
This act has intensified the ongoing strife in Ukraine, highlighting the dire situation faced by civilians caught in the crossfire. The resilience of the Ukrainian people shines through amidst the darkness, but the world watches with bated breath.
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Russia strikes medical center amid ongoing attacks across Ukraine
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